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

Test info

Test name:

Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Full-gene Carrier Screen

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

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)

Required forms/information:

Molecular Medicare billing request

Hospital clients submitting a request for this assay on an outpatient with Medicare should complete and submit a Molecular Medicare billing request form to notify us of the need for Allina Health Laboratory to bill insurance.

Transport and stability:

Ambient (preferred) - 14 days

Refrigerated - 30 days

Reason for rejection:

Frozen or hemolyzed specimen

Performance

Performing lab:

LabCorp (482632); R-LC

TAT:

14-21 days
In some cases an additional 14 days may be required for confirmatory or reflex tests

Method:

Next-generation sequencing

Clinical and Interpretive info

Reference ranges:

An interpretive report will be provided

Billing

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

Molecular Medicare billing request

Tracking

Date created:

04/16/2024

Revised date:

05/15/2024

Review date:

04/16/2024