Order Code LABGOR, ZW131 (IBT# 16053X) Resistance to Thyroid Hormone (RTH) Mutation Analysis
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 5 mL
Minimum Volume: 3 mL
Alternate:
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Green-top no gel (Sodium heparin), Yellow top (ACD solution A or B)
Specimen stability is crucial. Store and ship room temperature immediately. Do not freeze.
Performing Laboratory
Referral Laboratory through Mayo Medical Laboratories
Methodology
DNA sequencing, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Test Classification and CPT Coding
83891
83894 x8
83898 x8
83904 x8
83912
81405
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient 8 days (preferred)/Refrigerate 8 days/Frozen NO