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Lab Test Dictionary

CAH (21-Hydroxylase Deficiency) Common Mutations (14755)

Methodology

Electrophoresis; Minisequencing; Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)


Synonyms

21-Hydroxylase Deficiency Mutation; CYP21A2 Common Mutations; CYP21 Common Mutations; Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Performing Lab

Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano


Epic ID

Other Reference Test

Lab Test Days

Tuesday

Standard TAT

7-14 Days


Collection Information

Specimen Required

3-5 mL Whole Blood

Container Type

Lavender (EDTA)

Collection Instructions

Whole blood collected in an ACD solution A/B (yellow-top) tube is also acceptable.


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 8 Days; Refrigerated: 8 Days; Frozen: Unacceptable

Rejection Criteria

Received frozen; Sodium heparin sample

Test Volume Required

5 mL Whole Blood

Minimum Test Volume

3 mL Whole Blood


Comments

Insurance authorization required prior to draw for outpatients. MJ approval required for inpatients.


CPT Codes

81402


Revised

05-05-19

Initials

SL