Ordering Recommendation
Use to confirm a diagnosis of familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) in a symptomatic individual and to guide appropriate treatment options. May also be useful as a diagnostic or carrier test for individuals with a family history of FMF.
Mnemonic
FMF NGS
Methodology
Massively Parallel Sequencing
Performed
Varies
Reported
14-21 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimens from New York clients will be sent out to a New York DOH approved laboratory, if possible.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Lavender (EDTA) or yellow (ACD solution A or B).
Specimen Preparation
Transport 3 mL whole blood. (Min: 2 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Serum or plasma; grossly hemolyzed or frozen specimens
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
Refer to report.
Compliance Category
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
Genes tested: MEFV
Hotline History
Hotline History
Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Note
CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
N/A
CPT Codes
81404
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
3004435 | FMF Specimen | 66746-9 |
3004436 | FMF Interp | 35138-7 |
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Aliases
- FMF
- Periodic fever
- Recurrent Polyserositis
Familial Mediterranean Fever (MEFV) Sequencing