FISH, X-Linked Ichthyosis Steroid Sulfatase Deficiency

Test Code

14607

CPT Codes
88271, 88273

Preferred Specimen

5 mL whole blood collected in a sodium heparin (green-top) tube

Minimum Volume

1 mL whole blood • 1 mL amniotic fluid • 1 mg CVS

Other Acceptable Specimens

Whole blood collected in: Sodium heparin (royal-blue top) tube or sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) tube • Amniotic fluid collected in: Sterile container • 5 mg CVS collected in: Culture media

Instructions

3-5 mL whole blood collected in a sodium heparin tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Specimen viability decreases during transit. Send specimen to testing laboratory for viability determination. Do not freeze. Do not reject.

Methodology
Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (FISH)

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule

Set up: Daily; Report available: 5-7 days

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.