Irreplaceable/ID Specimen
Types of TIQs
QHerit
ML/UL
100

How many attempts for a Non-irreplaceable Specimen Type?

What is 2 attempts

100

What is a TIQ Ambiguous Order?

  •  What is  used to notify client of an unclear order or marking that is a possible test order and which cannot be completed without client clarification. Example: client writes “Hepatitis C” on the order. According to our Test Ordering SOP, this is not specific enough for Processing to select a test, so the TIQ is ordered. Messages used:
  • We are unable to ascertain the test(s) you desire from the following written order
  • We are unable to ascertain the test(s) you desire for the irreplaceable specimen you submitted
  • You asked for conditional testing that we are unable to complete without a verbal confirmation

100

What is a QHERIT Flex?

What is QHerit™ Flex is a genetic carrier screening test. The test aims to facilitate informed reproductive decision-making by identifying couples at an increased risk of having a child affected by a genetic condition. Clients are able to provide up to 10 gene codes for testing 

100

If I sent the ML/UL form, should I close the TIQ?

What is only close the TIQ if you have received the Mislabeled/Unlabeled form and resolved the TIQ. If you send the form, close the Service Request but NOT the TIQ. When the dialog box appears asking if you want to close the TIQ, click [Cancel]. The TIQ will be remain on the call log to be handled once we receive the form. 

200

What specimen type is not considered Irreplaceable?

Lavages, washings and brushings 

Meconium for Drug Testing

CT/GC Culture 

Cord Blood

 "What is CT/GC Culture 

200

What is a TIQ- MLCP?

What is Medicare requiring a valid diagnosis (DX) to cover testing. When adding on, you must add an appropriate ICD-10 code.

200

How many attempts are needed for QHerit?

What is two valid attempts 

200

What if there is a priority value in the accession under Name Discrepancy or TIQ account?

What is you must resolve the TIQ before sending the results. 

300

What is TIQ NY Irreplaceable specimen ?


What is a non-New York approved test that was requested on a Irreplaceable specimen.

This TIQ is only used in the East Region.

300

What is a TIQ- Frozen?

What is Used to notify client that multiple tests were requested on one frozen specimen. 

Example: one frozen serum received, multiple tests requiring frozen serum, performed at different labs are ordered.

300

What if a QHerit Flex TIQ is unstable to be resolved?

What is If not resolved after two valid attempts, the test is TNP using TNP/310 Clarification Required and the TIQ is closed. 

300

How can I tell if a Name Discrepancy TIQ has been resolved?

  What is test Code 16400 "PATIENT ID APPROVAL TIQ DOCUMENTATION" is added to the accession once the ML/UL form is received and processed. 

400

Which is not an example of ID Sensitive Testing?

HLA Testing

HCG for pregnancy 

POC- Product of Conception for Chromosome analysis

What is POC-Product of Conception for Chromosome analysis.

400

What is a CIC (formerly known as PAIC) ?

What is the client has not completed the Confirmation of Patient Informed Consent, which is needed to perform genetic testing. 

400

If a client has a question about different gene testing  what do you do?

What is send an email to QHerit Flex Genetic Counselors 

400

What is the code for TNP Specimen Unlabeled?

What is TNP Code 118 

500

What is the difference between ID Sensitive and Irreplaceable  Specimen ?

What is ID Sensitive testing specimens can be recollected, whereas Irreplaceable Specimens are difficult or impossible to recollect.

500

What is not a message for Misc. Cardio IQ?

Cardio IQ, Diabetes, ASCVD Test(s) combination

We are unable to complete the test(s) noted below due to missing required information  

CardioIQ Testing, Verify Patient Sex

What is we are unable to complete the test(s) noted below due to missing required information  

500

What causes a QHerit Flex?

What is a QHerit Flex TIQ is caused when no gene, or improper gene is submitted when the client orders testing. Due to the nature of the test, QHerit TIQs flag to the call log in addition to the client receiving the TIQ through their normal reporting method.

500

 What is the code for TNP Specimen Mislabeled?

What is TNP Code 114