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QNATAL ADVANCED (QUEST)

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB2966    Geisinger Epic ID:  56332

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Whole blood


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

20 mL whole blood (minimum 16 mL) in Streck glass tubes


Special notes: 

Do not draw before 10 weeks' gestation. Collect 2 full Streck (tan-top) glass tubes.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Transport temperature: 

Room temperature.


Specimen stability: 

Room temperature: 7 days. Refrigerated: Unacceptable. Frozen: Unacceptable.


Rejection criteria: 

Whole blood not collected in Streck tubes. Refrigerated or frozen samples.



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  81420
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: 
Next Generation Sequencing
Synonyms: 

Quest test code 92777, NIPT, prenatal, QNATAL


Review Date:  12/05/2024

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