Cystic Fibrosis (CFTR) 165 Pathogenic Variants, Fetal
| CPT Code(s): | 81220; 81265 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Fetal Specimen: Two T-25 flasks of cultured amniocytes at 80 percent confluency. *If the client is unable to culture amniocytes, this can be arranged by contacting RDL Client Services at (888) 431-7474.Maternal Specimen: Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), or yellow (ACD Solution). Specimen Preparation:Cultured amniocytes:Fill flasks with culture media. Transport two T-25 flasks of cultured amniocytes at 80 percent confluency. Backup cultures must be retained at the client's institution until testing is complete. Maternal Specimen: Transport 3 mL whole blood. (Min. 1 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature: Stability:Fetal: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable Maternal: Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 month. |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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