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

Test info

  
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Full-gene Carrier Screen
  
14545
  
LAB14545
  
CFPLC
  
Cystic Fibrosis Profile
CF carrier testing
CF full gene sequencing
CF testing
  
CFTR
  

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

  
EDTA whole blood
  
  
4 mL
  
3 mL
  

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

  

Whole blood tube should be sent to the lab unopened.

  
  
ACD whole blood
  

Yellow ACD (A or B)

 

  

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.

  

Ambient (preferred) - 14 days

Refrigerated - 30 days

  

Frozen or hemolyzed specimen

Performance

  
LabCorp (482632); R-LC
  
14-21 days
In some cases an additional 14 days may be required for confirmatory or reflex tests
  

Next-generation sequencing

Clinical and Interpretive info

  

An interpretive report will be provided

Billing

  
This test may require preauthorization from the insurance provider. Check the payer guidelines and, if needed, obtain the pre-authorization prior to sample collection.
  
81220
  
Yes
  

Medical necessity

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.

Molecular Medicare billing request

Tracking

  
04/16/2024
  
05/15/2024
  
04/16/2024