Inheritest(R) Core Panel
Order Name
Inherit Core
Test Number: 5194939
Revision Date 03/21/2023
Test Number: 5194939
Revision Date 03/21/2023
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Inheritest(R) Core Panel
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Polymerase Chain Reaction |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 8.5 mL (.3 mL) | Whole Blood | ACD Solution A or B (Yellow Top) | Room Temperature |
| Alternate 1 | 8.5 mL (.3 mL) | Whole Blood | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Room Temperature |
| Alternate 2 | 1 | Saliva | Oragene Dx saliva kit | Room Temperature |
| Alternate 3 | 1 | Buccal swab | PurFlock buccal swab kit | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Whole blood or PurFlock buccal swab kit or Oragene Dx saliva kit Specimen Volume: 8.5 mL whole blood or PurFlock buccal swab kit or Oragene Dx saliva kit Mininum Volume: 3 mL whole blood or PurFlock buccal swab kit or Oragene Dx saliva kit Collection: Standard phlebotomy. Follow PurFlock buccal swab kit or Oragene Dx 500 saliva kit collection instructions. Do not eat, drink, smoke, or chew gum 30 min prior to collection. Specimen Storage: Maintain specimen at room temperature or refrigerate at 4C Do not freeze. Special Instructions: Variants of uncertain significance (VUS) will be reported unless VUS opt out is indicated on the requisition. If requesting full gene sequencing for multiple genes, order 482370, GeneSeq PLUS. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 14 - 21 days In some cases, additional time may be required for confirmatory or reflex tests. |
| Clinical Use | This test is used for carrier screening for cystic fibrosis, fragile X syndrome and spinal muscular atrophy. |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 481776 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 481776 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |