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Prenatal Carrier Panel (CFvantage, Fragile X, SMA)
Test Code93349
CPT Codes
81220, 81243, 81329<br><strong>CPT coding may differ dependent on payer rules which may impact prior authorization testing.</strong><br><strong>Please direct any questions regarding CPT coding to the payer being billed.</strong>
Includes
Panel Summary
CFvantage® Cystic Fibrosis Expanded Screen
XSense®, Fragile X with Reflex
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Carrier Screen
If Fragile X, PCR shows a premutation or a full mutation, then Fragile X Methylation Analysis will be performed at an additional charge (CPT codes(s): 81244)
CFvantage® Cystic Fibrosis Expanded Screen
XSense®, Fragile X with Reflex
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Carrier Screen
If Fragile X, PCR shows a premutation or a full mutation, then Fragile X Methylation Analysis will be performed at an additional charge (CPT codes(s): 81244)
Preferred Specimen
4 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Minimum Volume
3 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Whole blood collected in: ACD (yellow-top) tube
Instructions
Normal phlebotomy procedure. Specimen stability is crucial. Store and ship room temperature immediately. Do not freeze.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Do not reject: Call lab
Methodology
See individual tests
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: Sun; Report available: 7-14 days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
This panel identifies individuals at risk of having offspring with Cystic Fibrosis (the most common life-limiting autosomal recessive disease), Fragile X syndrome (the most common cause of inherited intellectual disability), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (the second most common lethal autosomal recessive disease).
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
33608 Ortega Highway |
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |