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HelpTest Code CSFP Carrier Screen, Focused Panel, Varies
Ordering Guidance
This test is specifically for carrier screening purposes and is not intended for diagnostic purposes.
If the reproductive partner is also having this test performed, call the lab for a revised risk assessment.
Targeted testing for familial variants (also called site-specific or known mutation testing) is available for all genes on this panel under FMTT / Familial Variant, Targeted Testing, Varies. Call 800-533-1710 to obtain more information about this testing option.
Shipping Instructions
Specimen preferred to arrive within 96 hours of collection.
Specimen Required
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Patient Preparation: A previous bone marrow transplant from an allogenic donor will interfere with testing. Call 800-533-1710 for instructions for testing patients who have received a bone marrow transplant.
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lavender top (EDTA) or yellow top (ACD)
Acceptable: Any anticoagulant
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Invert several times to mix blood.
2. Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.
Additional Information: To ensure minimum volume and concentration of DNA is met, the preferred volume of blood must be submitted. Testing may be canceled if DNA requirements are inadequate.
Forms
1. New York Clients-Informed consent is required. Document on the request form or electronic order that a copy is on file. The following documents are available:
-Informed Consent for Genetic Testing (T576)
-Informed Consent for Genetic Testing-Spanish (T826)
2. Molecular Genetics: Congenital Inherited Diseases Patient Information (T521)
Useful For
Expanded carrier screening for reproductive risk assessment purposes
This test is not useful for clinical diagnosis of an affected individual.
Special Instructions
Method Name
Targeted Genotyping Array/Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Reporting Name
Carrier Screen, Focused PanelSpecimen Type
VariesSpecimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | Ambient (preferred) | ||
| Frozen | |||
| Refrigerated | |||
Reject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided.
Interpretation
All reported variants are evaluated according to American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics recommendations.(3) Variants are classified based on known, predicted, or possible pathogenicity and reported with interpretive comments detailing their potential or known significance.
Day(s) Performed
Thursday, Sunday
Report Available
7 to 21 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
81220
81329
81479
81257
81361
81222
81479 (if appropriate for government payers)
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| CSFP | Carrier Screen, Focused Panel | In Process |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 608337 | Result Summary | 50397-9 |
| 608338 | Result | 82939-0 |
| 608339 | Additional Results | 82939-0 |
| 608340 | Offspring Risk | In Process |
| 608341 | Clinical Summary | 55752-0 |
| 608342 | Additional Information | 48767-8 |
| 608343 | Other Identified Alleles | In Process |
| 608344 | Method | 85069-3 |
| 608345 | Disclaimer | 62364-5 |
| 608346 | Specimen | 31208-2 |
| 608347 | Source | 31208-2 |
| 608348 | Released By | 18771-6 |