Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) 21-Hydroxylase Gene Sequencing

Message
Collect 1 of the samples below: Blood: Collect a full tube, following standard venipuncture techniques. Specimen stability is crucial. Store and ship ambient immediately. Do not freeze. Amniotic fluid: 10 mL collected in a sterile, leak-proof container . Specimen stability is crucial. Store and ship ambient immediately. Do not refrigerate or freezeFor 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.


Test Code
LAB8674 CAHRM


Alias/See Also
CAHRM


CPT Codes
81405

Includes
Isolated DNA not recommended.Extracted DNA: Please call 1-866-GENE-INFO (1-866-436-3463) for additional information.@BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302793)@ @BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302794)@


Instructions
Blood: Specimen stability is crucial. Store and ship ambient immediately. Do not freeze.Amniotic fluid: Specimen stability is crucial. Store and ship ambient immediately. Do not refrigerate or freeze.Do not hold specimen; forward to laboratory when specimen arrives. Contact performing laboratory for stability determination. For any other sample type call 866-GENE-INFO (1-866-436-3463).Minimum Testing Volume: 3 mL Transport Temperature: Ambient Stability: Whole BloodAmbient: 14 daysRefrigerated : 14 daysFrozen: N/A Fetal Specimens: Ambient: 48 hoursRefrigerated : UnacceptableFroze: UnacceptableCauses for Rejection: Do not reject. Forward to performing laboratory for evaluation of sample


Report Available
37-Days


Clinical Significance
1230170502



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


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