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Catechol-O-Methyltransferase (COMT) Genotype

TEST DIRECTORY

Test Name

Catechol-O-Methyltransferase (COMT) Genotype

Test Code

COMPT

SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS

Specimen Requirements

EDTA Whole Blood

Specimen Collection

3 mL whole blood lavender top (EDTA). Invert several times to mix blood. Send specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.

Storage Requirements

Room Temperature

GENERAL AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Turn Around Time

10 Days

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) with Allelic Discrimination Analysis

CPT Code

0032U