APOE Alzheim

APOE Alzheimer's Risk

EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB6926

Synonyms:
APOEG
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Required Patient Info:

A previous bone marrow transplant from an allogenic donor will interfere with testing. For information about testing patients who have received a bone marrow transplant, call 800-533-1710.

Container Type:
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube (preferred), yellow-top (ACD) tube
Specimen Type:

Whole Blood

Preferred Volume:
3.0 mL
Minimum Volume:
3.0 mL
Specimen Processing:

1. Invert several times to mix blood.

2. Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot

 

Store and Transport:
Room Temperature
Stability:

Room temperature - 4 days
Refrigerated - 4 days
Frozen - 4 days

Unacceptable Condition:

1. Specimens are preferred to be received within 4 days of collection. Extraction will be attempted for specimens received after 4 days, and DNA yield will be evaluated to determine if testing may proceed. 

2. To ensure minimum volume and concentration of DNA is met, the requested volume must be submitted. Testing may be canceled if DNA requirements are inadequate.

CPT Codes:

81401 (EAP: 31030498)

Z Code ZB1VM

Test Schedule:
Tuesday, Thursday
Turnaround Time:
7-8 days
Method:
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) including Restriction Digest
Reference Ranges:
Reflex Test :

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