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PHENYLKETONURIA (PKU) GENE SEQUENCING

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB2853    Geisinger Epic ID:  44130

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Whole blood


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

5mL whole blood


Special notes: 

Whole blood collected in a (dark/royal blue-top) tube --or-- ACD (yellow-top, Solution-A, -B) tube --or-- Sodium or Lithium heparin (green-top) tube also acceptable



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Specimen stability is crucial. Store and ship room temperature immediately


Transport temperature: 

Room temperature.


Specimen stability: 

Room temperature: 8 days. Refrigerated: 8 days.



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  81406
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.

Test includes: 

PHENYLKETONURIA (PKU) MUTATION ANALYSIS


Methodology: 
DNA Sequencing
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Synonyms: 

PKU Mutation Analysis,PKU Gene Analysis,PKU Gene Sequencing,PAH Gene Sequencing, Quest code 16152, PKUMA


Review Date:  12/04/2024

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