Specimen Collection Manual and Test Catalog
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Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB4864 Geisinger Epic ID: 185928SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type:
EDTA whole blood or saliva
Preferred collection container:
Alternate collection container:
3 mL lavender-top (K2 EDTA) tube
Buccal swab kit
Specimen required:
3 mL EDTA whole blood
Special notes:
Collect whole blood or collect saliva per kit instructions.
SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions:
Send whole blood.
Transport temperature:
Room temperature
Specimen stability:
Room temperature: 2 days. Refrigerated: Up to 14 days.
TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):
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.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.
Synonyms:
Performing Locations