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TRUGRAF® BLOOD GENE EXPRESSION TEST

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB4884    Geisinger Epic ID:  186256
Test Restriction:  ORDER LIMITED TO TRANSPLANT, NEPHROLOGY

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Whole blood


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

5 mL whole blood


Special notes: 

Patient may present with an "Omnisure" kit if both TRAC and Trugraf orders are needed. Collect both tubes in the kit.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

None. Ship whole blood.


Transport temperature: 

Refrigerated


Specimen stability: 

Refrigerated: 5 days.



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  81479
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.

Synonyms: 

Kidney, Omnisure


Doctoral Director(s): 
Randin Nelson MD
Review Date:  09/26/2023

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