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FISH, Kallmann
Test Code14615
CPT Codes
88271, 88273
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 a sodium heparin (green-top) tube
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Whole blood collected in: Sodium heparin (royal blue-top) or sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top)
Instructions
3-5 mL whole blood collected in a sodium heparin tube. Specimen viability decreases during transit. Send specimen to testing lab for viability determination. Do not freeze. *Do not reject*
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: See Instructions
Refrigerated: See Instructions
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: See Instructions
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (FISH)
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 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
TAT=7 DAYS