PanelORDER CODE CARRMolecular genetics
Carrier Screening Tests Panel.
FIRST, THE PRACTICAL DETAILS
At a glance.
- Specimen
- Whole blood
- Container
- Lavender (EDTA) – 3-4 ml whole blood.
- Required volume
- Lavender (EDTA) – 3-4 ml whole blood.
- Routine turnaround
- 7-10 days (once a week)
Timing, specimen options and instructions reflect the source snapshot.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Panel contents
2 listed componentsListed components come from the source record. Conditional reflex testing is only included where explicitly described by the laboratory.
FROM COLLECTION TO THE LAB
Specimen & handling
- Specimen
- Whole blood
- Container
- Lavender (EDTA) – 3-4 ml whole blood.
- Required volume
- Lavender (EDTA) – 3-4 ml whole blood.
- Collection instructions
- Lavender (EDTA) – 3-4 ml whole blood.
- Processing
- Send Original Tube in the Laboratory.
- Storage
- Room Temperature.
- Stability
- Room Temperature (20º to 25ºC) : 48 hours; Refrigerated (2º to 8ºC) : 30 days
Technical information & codes+
- Methodology
- See Individual Components
- CPT codes
- 81220, 81243, 81329
Codes are shown for identification from the source snapshot. Confirm current coding and billing information with the laboratory.
CONNECTED INFORMATION
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