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Short-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (SCAD) Deficiency, Full Gene Analysis (SCADZ)

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/DNA Sequencing Analysis

Synonyms

ACADS; SCAD; SCADM; Short-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (SCAD)

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Performing Lab

Mayo Medical Lab

Epic ID

Other Genetic Test

Lab Test Days

Weekly; Varies

Standard TAT

16-22 Days

Collection Information

Specimen Required

1-3 mL Whole Blood or 2-5 Blood Spots

Container Type

Lavender (EDTA)

Collection Instructions

Collect blood spots only as an alternative for patients <1 year of age. Let blood dry on the filter papaer at room temp in a horizontal position for 3 hours. Do not expose specimen to heat or direct sunlight. Keep specimen dry. Collect Monday-Thursday ONLY. Include Mayo "Molecular Genetics-Biochemical Disorders Patient Information Sheet".

Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 96 Hours (preferred); Refrigerated: 96 Hours; Frozen: Unacceptable

Test Volume Required

3 mL Whole Blood or 5 Blood Spots

Minimum Test Volume

1 mL Whole Blood or 2 Blood Spots

Processing Instructions

Special form required is the Mayo Molecular Biochemical Disorders Patient Information Sheet

Included Tests

ACADS Full Sequencing

Comments

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

CPT Codes

81405

Revised

05-24-16