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PRSS1 Gene, Full Gene Analysis
Test Code93163
CPT Codes
81404
Preferred Specimen
3 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) or ACD (yellow-top) tube
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Invert several times to mix blood. Send specimen in original tube. Specimen preferred to arrive within 96 hours of collection.
Forms
1. Molecular Genetics-Congenital Inherited Diseases Patient Information Sheet (Supply T521) in Special Instructions
2. New York Clients-Informed consent is required. Please document on the request form or electronic order that a copy is on file. An Informed Consent for Genetic Testing (Supply T576) is available in Special Instructions.
Forms
1. Molecular Genetics-Congenital Inherited Diseases Patient Information Sheet (Supply T521) in Special Instructions
2. New York Clients-Informed consent is required. Please document on the request form or electronic order that a copy is on file. An Informed Consent for Genetic Testing (Supply T576) is available in Special Instructions.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction Amplification followed by DNA Sequencing/Multiplex Ligation-Dependent Probe Amplification
Setup Schedule
Set up weekly; report available: 14 days
Clinical Significance
Ruling out HP in patients with chronic pancreatitis.
