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Familial Mediterranean Fever Mutation Analysis

MEFV, FMF, SAA1

Test Codes

Testing requires pathology approval prior to collection., Prevention Code: 7739

Instructions

This test is not included in the Beaumont Laboratory testing formulary, however, the Laboratory can facilitate specimen collection.

• This test requires pathology review. Contact the Sendout Laboratory at 248-551-9045 before ordering this test.
• Testing requires the ordering physician to complete forms for the independent clinical laboratory performing the testing.
• This test will be billed to the patient's insurance. If not covered by insurance, the patient is responsible for the full cost of testing.
• Specimens received without the appropriate forms and information will not be shipped.
• Once approved, order test as a Miscellaneous Sendout (XMISC). 

Specimen Collection Criteria

Collect: Two Lavender-top EDTA tubes, after obtaining necessary pathology approval. (Minimum Whole Blood: 3.0 mL adult, 1.0 mL infants)

Physician Office/Draw Specimen Preparation

Do not centrifuge. Maintain whole blood at room temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F) prior to transport. Pathology review and all appropriate forms must be completed prior to specimen transport.

Preparation for Courier Transport

Transport: 8 mL whole blood with all appropriate forms and information, at room temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F). (Minimum: 3.0 mL adult, 1.0 mL infants)

Rejection Criteria

• Specimens received without prior Laboratory notification and review.
• Frozen specimens.
• Specimens not collected and processed as indicated.

In-Lab Processing

Do not centrifuge. Maintain whole blood at room temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F) prior to transport.

Transport: 8 mL whole blood with all appropriate forms and information, at room temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F). (Minimum: 3.0 mL adult, 1.0 mL infants)

Storage

Specimen Stability for Testing:

Room Temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F): 48 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F): 7 days
Frozen (-20°C/-4°F or below): Unacceptable

Specimen Storage in Department Prior to Disposal:

Specimen retention time is determined by the policy of the reference laboratory. Contact the Send Outs Laboratory with any questions.

Laboratory

Sent to Prevention Genetics, Marshfield, WI.

Performed

Varies.
Results available in 2-3 weeks.

Reference Range

By Report.

Test Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR).

CPT Codes

81404, 81479.

Contacts

Last Updated

4/10/2021