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EXOMENEXT DUO+MTDNA, AMBRY

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB5017    Geisinger Epic ID:  190096
Test Restriction:  ORDERING LIMITED TO GENETICS

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type:  Buccal, saliva, EDTA whole blood
Preferred collection container: 
Alternate collection container: 
Ambry Saliva or Buccal Kits
Specimen required: 
10 mL whole blood, 5 mL minimum for pediatrics
Patient preparation: 
Transfusion patients: Wait at least 2 weeks after a packed cell/platelet transfusion, and at least 4 weeks after a whole blood transfusion prior to blood draw for testing.

SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 
Send whole blood
Transport temperature: 
Refrigerated
Specimen stability: 
Room temperature: 3 days. Refrigerated: 30 days.

TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  81415, 81416, 81460
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: 
Methylation array analysis
Synonyms: 
Ambry test code 9992, EXNDUODNA

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