Test Overview
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Amplification Followed by DNA Sequence Analysis and Gene Dosage Analysis by Multiplex Ligation-Dependent Probe Amplification (MLPA)
Interpretative report provided
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
15 - 22 days
Specimen Requirements
Collect blood in EDTA lavender top tube. Send as whole blood ambient. Specimen must arrive to Mayo within 96 hours of collection.
Prenatal specimens must be received by Mayo within 96 hours as well.
Specimens are preferred to be received within 4 days of collection. Extraction will be attempted for specimens received after 4 days, and DNA yield will be evaluated to determine if testing may proceed.
A previous bone marrow transplant from an allogenic donor will interfere with testing. For information about testing patients who have received a bone marrow transplant, call 800-533-1710.
Blood: 3 mL whole blood; Fluid: 20 mL; CVS: 20 mg
Blood: 1mL; Fluid 10 mL; CVS: 5mg
Additional Information
Test performed by Mayo Clinic Laboratories