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Familial Mediterr Fever 16141X
Test CodeFAMMED
Alias/See Also
FAMMED
CPT Codes
81402
Includes
If amniotic fluid or chorionic villi sampling (CVS) is received, then an additional charge will be added for cell culture work (CPT code(s): 88235) if not already ordered
Preferred Specimen
5 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top), EDTA (royal blue-top), ACD (yellow-top), sodium or lithium heparin (green-top) tube
Minimum Volume
1
Other Acceptable Specimens
10 mL amniotic fluid collected in a sterile, leak-proof container • 10 mg chorionic villi collected in a sterile, leak-proof container • Cultured cells (75% confluent minimum) collected in each of two sterile T-25 flasks
Instructions
Draw one EDTA and send whole blood room temperature.
Transport Container
LAV
Transport Temperature
T
Specimen Stability
Whole blood
Room temperature: 8 days
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Fetal specimens
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable
Room temperature: 8 days
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Fetal specimens
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Do not reject. Forward to performing laboratory for evaluation of sample.
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) • Single Nucleotide Primer Extension
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: Tues; Report available: 8-15 days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
1. To identify disease-causing mutations in individuals affected with Familial Mediterranean Fever.
2. To identify carriers in high risk ethnic groups or people with a positive family history.
3. Prenatal diagnosis of Familial Mediterranean Fever.
2. To identify carriers in high risk ethnic groups or people with a positive family history.
3. Prenatal diagnosis of Familial Mediterranean Fever.
Performing Laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
| 33608 Ortega Highway |
| San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |
