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Result |
RT-PCR |
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Interpretation |
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Plasma EDTA |
10 (5) mL
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Frozen - 28 Day(s) |
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Methylated Septin 9 is a DNA marker associated with colorectal cancer.
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This test requires 10 mL of plasma (minimum volume 5 mL). Specimens
with less than 5 mL of plasma will be rejected. To obtain this volume
of plasma, collect blood in two (2) 10 mL EDTA (lavender-top) tubes
or five (5) standard EDTA (lavender-top) tubes. Centrifuge the blood
samples, separate plasma and combine them. Send plasma in a single
10 mL pour-off tube. If a 10 mL pour-off tube is not available, two
(2) 5 mL pour-off tubes can be used.
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| Reported (Analytical Time) |
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4 days
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CPT Code
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81327
The CPT codes provided 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 payer being billed.
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**This test is not available for New York patient testing. For New York patient testing, use test code 16984**
Methodology: Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Assay Category: Laboratory Developed Test
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