Test Overview
Test Methodology
RT-PCR
Test Usage
Methylated Septin 9 is a DNA marker associated with colorectal cancer.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Daily
Analytic Time
3 - 5 days
Soft Order Code
SLM
Synonyms
- Colovantage
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Quest Valencia 16983
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection
Collect specimen in sufficient lavender top tubes. Centrifuge, aliquot plasma into a plastic vial and freeze.
Normal Volume
10 mL EDTA plasma
Minimum Volume
5 mL EDTA plasma
Storage Temperature
STRICT FROZEN
Rejection Criteria
Less than 5 mL frozen plasma will be rejected
Additional Information
Test sent to Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute of Valencia; performed by Quest Chantilly
Billing
CPT Code
81401
NY State Approved
No