ACP Gene, Full Gene Analysis

• CPT Code: 81201, 81228
• LOINC:
• Specimen Type: Whole blood Lavender, alt/Yellow ACD
• Frequency: Setup: Thurs; analytic time 14 days
• Instructions: 3mL whole blood in lavender tube. Send well mixed blood in original tube, ambient. Alt/Yellow ACD tube. Must arrive at Mayo within 96 hrs.
• Text: Used to confirm FAP diagnosis for patient with symptoms. Should not be ordered on asymptomatic patients with a family history until a mutation has been identified in affected family member. DNA Sequencing may be reflexed at an additional cost.
• Methodology: PCR, DNA Sequencing, MLPA.