CPT/HCPCS
81220
Order Code
CH755
Turnaround Time
8 days
Test Includes
Components: CFTR gene targeted mutation analysis
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Source
Whole blood
Transport Container
(Specimen Container)
(Specimen Container)
EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Preferred Specimens
Whole blood
Minimum Volume (uL)
4mL
Collection Instructions
(Transport Temperature)
(Transport Temperature)
Transport at Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 8 days |
| Refrigerated | 8 days |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Reject Criteria
Received frozen
Special Instructions
Whole blood: Normal phlebotomy procedure. Specimen stability is crucial. Store and ship room temperature immediately. Do not freeze. For prenatal diagnosis, please use test Cystic Fibrosis DNA Analysis, Fetus.
Test Details
