Horizon Custom (Kit Test)

Alphabetical Test listing

Horizon Custom (Kit Test)-10149

Test name:

Test number:

10149

Excellian order number:

LAB10149

Abbreviation:

HORIZON CUST

Alternate names:

Natera Horizon Carrier Screen
Horizon Advanced Carrier Screen
Horizon Genetic test
Horizon kit testing
Cystic Fibrosis
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Fragile X Syndrome
Sickle Cell Anemia

Useful for:

Screens for genes associated with specific inherited genetic condittions

Limitations:

This order is for Allina Health providers only

Patient preparation information:

Patient must present with a complete kit

Specimen type:

EDTA whole blood

Collection container:

Lavender (EDTA), 10mL x2*

*collection tubes are included in the kit

Volume:

20 mL

Minimum volume:

10 mL

Collection instructions:

Draw with 21 gauge straight needle, NOT a butterfly.
Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gently inverting 8 - 10 times to prevent clotting

Processing instructions:

Do not spin
Submit original tubes
Ship ambient overnight (same day is preferred)

Transport container:

Lavender (EDTA), 10mL

Transport and stability:

Ambient (preferred) - 7 days

Refrigerated - NO

Frozen - NO

Ship Monday - Friday only

Performing lab:

Natera

TAT:

14 - 21 days

Reference ranges:

An interpretive report will be provided

Additional billing information:

Natera is responsible for billing

Date created:

06/18/2025

Revised date:

01/27/2026

Review date:

06/13/2025