Test Overview
Test Usage
Carrier Screening and Diagnostic Testing for Individuals of Ashkenazi Jewish Descent. Prenatal testing is recommended only for carrier couples with identified mutations.
Reference Range *
Interpretive report provided.
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
Analytic Time
10 - 14 days
Soft Order Code
SO
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Integrated Genetics
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions
Collect specimen in sufficient yellow top (ACD) solution A or a lavender top tubes. Send intact whole blood. Refrigerate. Amniotic Fluid (10 mL in sterile tubes, refrigerated) or Chorionic Villus (10-15 mg in sterile transport medium, refrigerated) specimens are also acceptable. All prenatal specimens must be accompanied by a maternal blood specimen.
Contraindications
This test is appropriate only for individuals of Ashkenazi Jewish descent.
Normal Volume
20 mL whole blood
Minimum Volume
5 mL whole blood
Additional Information
Test sent to Integrated Genetics.