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Kaiser Jewish Panel, 2 Disorders
Test Code4979
CPT Codes
81220, 81225
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
This germline genetic test requires physician attestation that patient consent has been received if ordering medical facility is located in AK, DE, FL, GA, IA, MA, MN, NV, NJ, NY, OR, SD or VT or test is performed in MA.
Preferred Specimen
5 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Minimum Volume
3 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Whole blood collected in: ACD solution A or B (yellow-top), EDTA (royal blue-top), sodium heparin (green-top), lithium heparin (green-top) tube • Amniotic fluid • Cultured Amniocytes in a T25 flask • 20 mg chorionic villi in a sterile transport tube or T25 flask (x2)
Instructions
Whole blood: Normal phlebotomy procedure. Specimen stability is crucial. Store and ship ambient immediately. Do not freeze.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Whole blood
Room temperature: 8 days
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Room temperature: 8 days
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction • Massively Parallel Sequencing (MPS) • Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) • Next Generation Sequencing
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
A.M. Sets up 2 days a week.