Methodology
Polymerase Chaine Reaction (PRC); Microsatellite Markers
Synonyms
Angelman Syndrome; Neonatal Diabetes; Prader-Willi Syndrome; Russell-Silver Syndrome; UPD
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Mayo Medical Lab
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday and Wednesday; 2 P.M.
Standard TAT
5-21 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
0.5-3 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Whole blood collected in an ACD (yellow-top) tube is also acceptable. Complete the Molecular Genetics: Congenital Inherited Disease Patient Info form and submit with specimen. For optimal interpretation of results, 3 specimens are required to perform this test. In addition to child specimen, a blood specimen from both parents is required. Each specimen must have a separate order for Uniparental Disomy (UNIPD / Uniparental Disomy ). Only the proband specimen will be charged.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 96 Hours; Refrigerated: 96 Hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Test Volume Required
3 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Whole Blood
Processing Instructions
Submit completed Congentical Inherited Disease Patient Info form with specimen room temp.
Comments
Insurance authorization required prior to draw for outpatients. MJ approval is required for inpatients.
CPT Codes
81402
Revised
01-31-19
Initials
SL