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Fragile X, PCR Reflex Southern

Test Code
510234


Alias/See Also
FRAXA


CPT Codes
81243

Preferred Specimen
Whole blood


Minimum Volume
3 ml


Transport Container
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube OR yellow-top (ACD) tube


Transport Temperature
Maintain specimen at room temperature.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Frozen specimen; hemolysis; quantity not sufficient for analysis; improper container


Methodology
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) followed by capillary electrophoresis, and, if required, Southern blot hybridization

Setup Schedule
daily for FX-PCR, 1X/week for FX-SB - 1st and 2nd shift




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.