14 - 28 days
Test Updated:
FAPMS
FAPDB
FUSEQ
FAP Mutation Screen
FAP Large Del/Dup, MLPA
DNA Sequence, Follow-up Analysis
APCZ
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP) Mutation Screen
Adenomatous Polyposis Coli (APC)
APC Gene, Full Gene Anlaysis
Hereditary Colon Cancer CGH Array (COLAB)
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Test Overview
Next-generation sequencing is performed to test for the presence of a mutation in all coding regions and intron/exon boundaries of the APC gene. Array comparative genomic hybridization (aCGH) is used to test for the presence of large deletions and duplications.
Confirmation of FAP diagnosis for patients with clinical features.
Interpretive report provided.
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Specimen Requirements
Collect blood in a lavender top (EDTA) or yellow top (ACD) tube. Invert several times to mix. Send intact specimens stored and transported at room temperature within 48 hours of collection; do not refrigerate or freeze.