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YFPLAC
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation: Informed consent required from NYS clients.
Container/Tube: Whole Blood EDTA
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions: Collect 2 mL EDTA (lavender top) whole blood. Ship refrigerated.
Method Name
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Reporting Name
Prometheus LactoTypeSpecimen Type
Whole Blood EDTASpecimen Minimum Volume
2.0 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood EDTA | Refrigerated (preferred) | 30 days | |
| Ambient | 10 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Thawing** | Cold OK; Warm OK |
| List other reasons for rejection | Frozen specimens are not acceptable. Duplicate genetic test order received. |
Reference Values
A final report will be attached in MayoAccess.
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday
Report Available
9 to 11 daysPerforming Laboratory
Prometheus Laboratories, Inc.CPT Code Information
81400
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FPLAC | Prometheus LactoType | 58938-2 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z1521 | PROMETHEUS LactoTYPE | 58938-2 |