CF 97

Cystic Fibrosis Mutation, 97

EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3585

Synonyms:
CFMP
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Required Patient Info:

If there is a family history of cystic fibrosis, the known variant in the family should be supplied for best interpretation of results.

Container Type:
Lavender top (EDTA) tube (preferred) or yellow top (ACD) tube
Specimen Type:

Whole blood

Preferred Volume:
3 mL
Minimum Volume:
3 mL
Collection Procedure:

1. Invert several times to mix blood.

2. Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.

Specimen Processing:

1. Specimens are preferred to be received within 4 days of collection. Extraction will be attempted for specimens received after 4 days, and DNA yield will be evaluated to determine if testing may proceed. 

2. To ensure minimum volume and concentration of DNA is met, the preferred volume of blood must be submitted. Testing may be canceled if DNA requirements are inadequate.

Store and Transport:
Room temperature
(refrigerated also acceptable)
CPT Codes:

81220 - Cystic Fibrosis Mutation 97 (EAP 30021337)

81222- Cystic Fibrosis 81222 (Note: review compendium; z code and rolling) (EAP 31033931)

For Cystic Fibrosis: 81220 and 81222 need to roll to 81479 and use z code Z0204 for appropriate payers (Z020481479)

Test Schedule:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Turnaround Time:
8-22 days
Method:
Targeted Genotyping Array

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