ColoVantage® (Methylated Septin 9)
Test code
CPT code(s)*
Test resources
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Details
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Assay category
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
This test code is for non-New York patient testing. For New York patient testing, use test code 16984.
Specimen requirements | |
|---|---|
| Patient preparation | None Specified |
| Preferred specimen(s) | Select a service area to view this section. |
| Minimum volume | 5 mL |
| Collection instructions | This test requires 10 mL of plasma (minimum volume 5 mL). Specimens with less than 5 mL of plasma will be rejected. To obtain this volume of plasma, collect blood in two (2) 10 mL EDTA (lavender-top) tubes or five (5) standard EDTA (lavender-top) tubes. Centrifuge the blood samples, separate plasma and combine them. Send plasma in a single 10 mL pour-off tube. If a 10 mL pour-off tube is not available, two (2) 5 mL pour-off tubes can be used. |
| Transport container | Select a service area to view this section. |
| Transport temperature | Frozen |
| Specimen stability | Room temperature: Unacceptable Refrigerated: Unacceptable Frozen: 28 days |
| Reject criteria | Received room temperature • Received refrigerated • Less than 5 mL of specimen |
Reference Range(s)
Not detected
Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.
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