Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Full-gene Carrier Screen

Alphabetical Test listing

Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Full-gene Carrier Screen-14545

Test name:

Test number:

14545

Excellian order number:

LAB14545

Abbreviation:

CFPLC

Alternate names:

Cystic Fibrosis Profile
CF carrier testing
CF full gene sequencing
CF testing

Tests included:

CFTR

Useful for:

This test is used for carrier screening for cystic fibrosis by full gene sequencing and deletion/duplication analysis. Variants of uncertain significance are not included.

Specimen type:

EDTA whole blood

Collection container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Volume:

4 mL

Minimum volume:

3 mL

Collection instructions:

Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gently inverting 8 - 10, times to prevent clotting

Processing instructions:

Whole blood tube should be sent to the lab unopened.

Transport container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Alternate specimen type:

ACD whole blood

Alternate collection container:

Yellow ACD (A or B)

Transport and stability:

Ambient (preferred) - 14 days

Refrigerated - 30 days

Reason for rejection:

Frozen or hemolyzed specimen

Performing lab:

LabCorp (482632); R-LC

TAT:

14-21 days

Method:

Next-generation sequencing

Reference ranges:

An interpretive report will be provided

Preauthorization:

This test may require preauthorization from the insurance provider. Check the payer guidelines and, if needed, obtain the pre-authorization prior to sample collection.

CPT codes:

81220

Subject to medical necessity (Y/N):

Yes

Other billing information:

Medical necessity

Hospital clients submitting a request for this assay on an outpatient with Medicare should complete and submit a Molecular Medical billing request form along with the sample.

Complete and submit the form to notify us of the need for Allina Health Laboratory to bill insurance for Molecular testing performed
All information requested is required in order for your request to be completed

Molecular Medicare billing request

Date created:

04/16/2024

Review date:

04/16/2024