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von Willebrand Disease Gene Sequencing
Test Code36494
CPT Codes
81406
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: Acid citrate dextrose ACD-A or B (yellow-top), or sodium heparin (green or royal blue-top) tube
Instructions
Normal phlebotomy procedure. Specimen stability is crucial. Store and ship ambient immediately. Do not freeze.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Plasma
Methodology
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 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: As needed, once a week; Report available: 5-7 weeks after set up
Report Available
42 Days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
Individuals with a diagnosis, or suspected diagnosis, of von Willebrand disease would be given this test to identify the genetic cause to facilitate appropriate treatment.
Performing Laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
| 33608 Ortega Highway |
| San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |
