CARRIER SCREEN, 274 CONDITIONS

Test Code

UNCMS

CPT Codes
81404; 81405; 81406; 81407; 81408; 81257; 81209; 81200; 81223; 81260; 81243; 81251; 81250; 81291; 81290; 81252; 81400

Preferred Specimen

2 Lavender tubes (EDTA)

Minimum Volume

5 mL whole blood

Other Acceptable Specimens

None

Instructions

Do not centrifuge sample; send whole blood; keep

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

15-30°C up to 3 days; 2-8°C up to 7 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Frozen samples will be rejected

Plasma samples will be rejected

Methodology

Multiple testing methodologies used

Reference Range

Negative

Clinical Significance

This panel is suitable for patients of any ethnic background OR Jewish patients who prefer more coverage than the Carrier Screen, 106 Conditions

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory

Natera

Last Updated: April 25, 2023

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.