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FAMILIAL MEDITERRANEAN FEVER MUTATION ANALYSIS |
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ORDERING INFORMATION: |
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB1142 Geisinger Epic ID: 52493 | |
SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
Whole blood | |
Preferred collection container: |
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Specimen required: |
5 mL (minimum 3 mL) whole blood. | |
Special notes: |
Normal phlebotomy procedure. Specimen stability is crucial. Store and ship room temperature immediately. Do not freeze. For prenatal diagnosis parental results must be available. Contact the laboratory genetic counselor before submission. | |
| SPECIMEN PROCESSING |
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Transport temperature: |
Room temperature. | |
Specimen stability: |
Room temperature: 8 days. Refrigerated: 8 days. Frozen: Unacceptable. | |
TEST DETAILS |
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CPT code(s): |
81402 | |
| Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed. The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. | ||
Methodology: |
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Single Nucleotide Primer Extension |
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Synonyms: |
Quest test code 16141, Fml MedFever
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Clinical significance: |
To identify disease-causing mutations in individuals affected with Familial Mediterranean Fever. To identify carriers in high risk ethnic groups or people with a positive family history. Prenatal diagnosis of Familial Mediterranean Fever. | |