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Test ID FPLAC PROMETHEUS LactoTYPE

Method Name

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Reporting Name

Prometheus LactoType

Specimen Type

Whole Blood EDTA

Collect 5 mL EDTA (lavender top) whole blood. Ship refrigerate.

Specimen Minimum Volume

3.0 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Whole Blood EDTA Refrigerated (preferred) 30 days
  Ambient  10 days

Reference Values

A final report will be attached in MayoAccess.

Day(s) Performed

Tuesday and Thursday

Report Available

7 days

Performing Laboratory

Prometheus Laboratories, Inc. Therapeutics and Diagnostics

CPT Code Information

81400

NY State Approved

Yes