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MONOAMINE OXIDASE A (MAO)
Department: Molecular DiagnosticsTest Synonym(s): MAO
CPT Codes: 81479
Methodology: VNTR polymorphism in promoter region of gene
Tube Type: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen: Whole blood or bone marrow
Alternate Specimen: Light blue top (Sodium Citrate)
Pediatric Requirements: 0.5 mL whole blood
Volume: 3-15 mL whole blood
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL whole blood
Temperature: Room temperature or refrigerated
Stability: Room temperature: 2 days Refrigerated: 3 days
Reasons for Rejection: Client will be notified by Molecular Genetics Lab if specimen is rejected.
Days Performed: Monday - Friday
Times Performed: Batched
TAT: 1 week
Significance: Inherited Genetic Disease
Special Instructions: Call the Molecular Genetics Laboratory at 615-343-8121 if additional assistance is needed regarding specimen requirements or submission. Please notify Molecular Genetics Laboratory if patient has received a transfusion in the prior 2 weeks. Click here to print the Molecular Diagnostics requisition.
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