Cystic Fibrosis (CFTR) 165 Pathogenic Variants

Specimen:

Test Code

YCFVAR

Specimen Name

Cystic Fibrosis (CFTR) 165 Pathogenic Variants

Collect

1-EDTA

Submit

3 mLs (Min: 1 mL) Whole Blood Refrigerated

Special Handling

Transport 3 mL whole blood in original tube.

Rejection Criteria

Plasma or serum. Specimens collected in sodium heparin, yellow (ACD solution), or lithium heparin tubes. Frozen specimens in glass collection tubes.

Stability

Ambient 72 hours; Refrigerated 1 week; Frozen Unacceptable

Methodology

Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization-Time of Flight (MALDI-TOF) Mass Spectrometry

Performed

Sunday - Saturday

Reported

7-12 days

CPT Codes

  • 81220

Components

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Additional Information

*PREAUTHORIZATION IS REQUIRED FOR INSURANCE BILLING* SUBMIT PRE-AUTHORIZATION FORM OR ENTER PRE-AUTHORIZATION NUMBER ON ELECTRONIC ORDER

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  • Serum 
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