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ColoVantage 16983

Test Code
COLOVAN


Alias/See Also
COLOVAN


CPT Codes
81401

Includes
Methylated Septin 9 is a DNA marker associated with colorectal cancer


Preferred Specimen
10 mL plasma collected from an EDTA (lavender-top) tube - See instructions


Minimum Volume
1


Instructions
Collect 5 standard EDTA lavender tubes Centrifuge and freeze


Transport Container
LAV


Transport Temperature
F


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 28 days


Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction

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
Set up: Sun-Thurs; Report available: 4 days


Reference Range

Not detected



Clinical Significance
Methylated Septin 9 is a DNA marker associated with colorectal cancer.


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.