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Familial Mediterr Fever 16141X

Test Code
FAMMED


Alias/See Also
FAMMED


CPT Codes
81402

Preferred Specimen
5 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender or royal blue-top) tube, acid citrate dextrose ACD (yellow-top) tube, or sodium or lithium heparin (green-top) tube


Minimum Volume
1


Other Acceptable Specimens
Cultured cells collected from amniotic fluid or CVS in two T-25 Flasks • 20 mL (10 mL minimum) amniotic fluid in leak-proof 15 mL conical tubes • 10-20 mg dissected CVS


Instructions
Draw one EDTA and send whole blood room temperature.


Transport Container
LAV


Transport Temperature
T


Specimen Stability
Whole blood (preferred)
Room temperature: 8 days
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: Unacceptable

All other specimens
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable


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 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
Set up: Tues a.m.; 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.


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042




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.