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Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Polymorphism (Insertion/Deletion)
Test Code11210
CPT Codes
81400<br />
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: Sodium heparin (green-top) tube or ACD solution B (yellow-top) tube
Instructions
Normal phlebotomy procedure. Specimen stability is crucial. Store and ship room temperature immediately. Do not freeze.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis • Clotted blood
Methodology
Fluorescent Polymerase Chain Reaction • Capillary Electrophoresis
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: Mon; Report available: 5-12 days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
33608 Ortega Highway |
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |