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General Guidance |
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Whole Blood EDTA |
4 (2) mL
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Frozen - 30 Day(s)/Refrigerated - 8 Day(s)/Room Temperature - 8 Day(s) |
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This test will aid in the assessment of risk associated with myocardial infarction (MI), especially before age 50 in males and age 60 in females.
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Multiple (up to 8) cardiovascular-related genetic tests can be
performed on a single specimen. A second lavender-top (EDTA) tube
is required if non-genetic tests are simultaneously ordered that
require a lavender-top (EDTA) tube.
For whole blood samples, follow normal phlebotomy procedures.
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Next day
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81479
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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Specimen Requirements: 4 mL (2 mL minimum) whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
No other acceptable specimens
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Methodology: Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
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