ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Septin 9 (SEPT9), Methylated DNA Detection by Real-Time PCR : 2003243
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Mnemonic: SEPTIN 9

Ordering Recommendation: This test is NOT recommended for pregnant women as it has been associated with false positives in these individuals.
Methodology: Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed: Varies
Reported: 7-10 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Lavender (EDTA).

Specimen Preparation: Collect a minimum of 10 mL whole blood. Allow whole blood to sit for 30 minutes post draw. Within 4 hours of collection, spin (1350 g) for 12 minutes. Transfer 4 mL of plasma to a cryovial tube or any freezable specimen transport tube. (Min: 4 mL) Minimum volume of 4 mL is required for testing without repeats. If a repeat is necessary, an additional specimen will be requested..

Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen.

Remarks: Accurate test performance requires following specimen preparation instructions.

Unacceptable Conditions: Serum, stool, or whole blood.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Indefinitely
Interpretive Data: Refer to report.

This test is performed pursuant to agreements with Epigenomics and Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.

See Compliance Statement B: www.aruplab.com/CS
Note: This test is not intended to replace a colonoscopy. NOT recommended for pregnant women because of a potential for false-positive results in these individuals.
CPT Code(s): 81401, G0452
Cross References: ColoVantage (Septin 9 (SEPT9), Methylated DNA Detection by Real-Time PCR) , Epi procolon (Septin 9 (SEPT9), Methylated DNA Detection by Real-Time PCR) , mS9 (Septin 9 (SEPT9), Methylated DNA Detection by Real-Time PCR) , mSeptin 9  (Septin 9 (SEPT9), Methylated DNA Detection by Real-Time PCR) , Sept (Septin 9 (SEPT9), Methylated DNA Detection by Real-Time PCR) , Sept9 (Septin 9 (SEPT9), Methylated DNA Detection by Real-Time PCR)