CYP21A2 (CAH) Evaluation

Alphabetical Test listing

CYP21A2 (CAH) Evaluation-994

Test name:

Test number:

994

Excellian order number:

LAB994

Abbreviation:

MSO

Alternate names:

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)

Tests included:

CYP21A2 Deletion Test
CYP21A2 DNA Sequencing Test

Specimen type:

Whole blood

Collection container:

Lavender (EDTA), 10mL

Volume:

Adults: 8 mL
Pediatric: 2 mL

Minimum volume:

Adults: 6 mL
Pediatric: 1 mL

Collection instructions:

Immediately after collection, mix tube thoroughly by gentle inversion, 8 - 10 times, to prevent clotting

Processing instructions:

Do not spin

Transport container:

Lavender (EDTA), 10mL

Required forms/information:

This test requires physician attestation that patient consent has been received

Transport and stability:

Ambient (preferred) - 10 days

Refrigerated - 10 days

Frozen - Unacceptable

Performing lab:

Athena Diagnostics (800) via LabCorp (831768); R-NX

TAT:

14 - 21 days

Method:

Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (RFLP)

Sanger Sequencing

Reference ranges:

See report

CPT codes:

81402; 81405

Date created:

03/18/2024

Review date:

03/18/2024