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Test Code MISC1WARDECY2D6 Cytochrome P450 2D6 Genotype

Department

SEND OUTS

Reference Lab Test Number

CY2D6

Refer To

Warde Medical Laboratory

Primary Collection Container

Lavender 6 mL (K3EDTA)

Alternate Collection Container

ACDA – Pale Yellow (Acid Citrate Dextrose)

Yellow ACD B

Green (Sodium Heparin)

Transport

Whole blood ambient

Preferred Transport Temperature

Ambient

Processing

Draw blood in lavender EDTA tube. Send 5.0 mL whole blood.

Stability

Ambient: 8 days

Refrigerated: 8 days

Frozen: Unacceptable

Minimum Testing Volume

3.0 mL

Reference Range

By report

Methodology

PCR followed by a Single Nucleotide Primer Extension Reaction (SNP-IT)

Performed

Monday and Thursday

Reported

9-11 days

CPT Codes

81226

Unacceptable Conditions

Frozen sample.