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Achondroplasia Mutation Analysis
Test Code16061X
Includes
If amniotic fluid or chorionic villi sampling (CVS) is received, then an additional charge will be added for cell culture work (CPT code(s): 88235) if not already ordered
Preferred Specimen
6 mL Lavender Top
Minimum Volume
3 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
10 mL Amniotic Fluid
OR
10 mg Chorionic Villi Sampling
Instructions
Do not hold specimen; forward to laboratory when specimen arrives.
Whole blood (preferred): Specimen stability is crucial. Store and ship room temperature immediately. Do not freeze.
For fetal testing:
1) Please call 1-866-GENE-INFO (1-866-436-3463) prior to submission
2) Documentation of parental carrier status must be provided
3) It is required that Maternal Cell Contamination Study, STR Analysis be ordered in conjunction with fetal testing. A separate tube of maternal blood (EDTA) is required for this test.
Amniotic fluid (acceptable): Normal collection procedure. Specimen stability is crucial. Store and ship at room temperature immediately. Do not refrigerate or freeze; forward to laboratory when sample arrives.
Amniocyte or Chorionic Villus (CVS) culture (acceptable): Two sterile T25 flasks, 75% confluent, filled with culture medium. Specimen stability is crucial. Store and ship at room temperature immediately. Do not refrigerate or freeze; forward to laboratory when cells arrive.
Dissected Chorionic Villus (CVS) biopsy (acceptable): 10-20 mg dissected chorionic villi collected in sterile tube, filled with sterile culture medium. Specimen stability is crucial. Store and ship at room temperature immediately. Do not refrigerate or freeze; forward to laboratory when sample arrives.
Whole blood (preferred): Specimen stability is crucial. Store and ship room temperature immediately. Do not freeze.
For fetal testing:
1) Please call 1-866-GENE-INFO (1-866-436-3463) prior to submission
2) Documentation of parental carrier status must be provided
3) It is required that Maternal Cell Contamination Study, STR Analysis be ordered in conjunction with fetal testing. A separate tube of maternal blood (EDTA) is required for this test.
Amniotic fluid (acceptable): Normal collection procedure. Specimen stability is crucial. Store and ship at room temperature immediately. Do not refrigerate or freeze; forward to laboratory when sample arrives.
Amniocyte or Chorionic Villus (CVS) culture (acceptable): Two sterile T25 flasks, 75% confluent, filled with culture medium. Specimen stability is crucial. Store and ship at room temperature immediately. Do not refrigerate or freeze; forward to laboratory when cells arrive.
Dissected Chorionic Villus (CVS) biopsy (acceptable): 10-20 mg dissected chorionic villi collected in sterile tube, filled with sterile culture medium. Specimen stability is crucial. Store and ship at room temperature immediately. Do not refrigerate or freeze; forward to laboratory when sample arrives.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Whole blood
Room temperature: 8 days
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Amniotic fluid, chorionic villi, cultured cells
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable
Room temperature: 8 days
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Amniotic fluid, chorionic villi, cultured cells
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Do not reject
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) • Single Nucleotide Primer Extension
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: Wed, Sat; Report available: 6 days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
1. Prenatal diagnosis of Achondroplasia when one or both of the parents have Achondroplasia.
2. To determine if a fetus has Achondroplasia when an ultrasound shows abnormal bone structure.
3. To confirm a phenotypically diagnosed case of Achondroplasia.
2. To determine if a fetus has Achondroplasia when an ultrasound shows abnormal bone structure.
3. To confirm a phenotypically diagnosed case of Achondroplasia.
