Specimen Collection Manual and Test Catalog
PANORAMA, NATERA
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB4955 Geisinger Epic ID: 186513Test Restriction: ORDER LIMITED TO GENETICS, MFM, AND PED NEURODEVELOPMENT
SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type:
Whole blood
Preferred collection container:
Specimen required:
20 mL whole blood
Special notes:
Collect 2 Cell-free DNA Streck tubes and immediately invert the tubes 10X to mix.
SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions:
Package in test kit provided by Natera
Transport temperature:
Room temperature
Specimen stability:
Ship FedEx overnight
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.
Methodology:
Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP)
Synonyms:
NIPT, non-invasive prenatal testing
Performing Locations