Update Type: Test Methodology Changed
Test Updated: 03/19/2025
Test Overview
Test Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Amplification Followed by DNA Sequence Analysis and Gene Dosage Analysis by Multiplex Ligation-Dependent Probe Amplification (MLPA)

Reference Range *

Interpretative report provided

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Varies, performed weekly
Analytic Time

15 - 22 days

Soft Order Code
CYPZ
MiChart Code
CYPZ
Synonyms
    Laboratory
    Sendout
    Reference Laboratory
    Mayo CYPZ
    Section
    Special Testing
    Specimen Requirements
    Collection

    Collect blood in EDTA lavender top tube Monday through Thursday only. Send as whole blood ambient. Specimen must arrive to Mayo within 96 hours of collection.
    Prenatal specimens also are to be collected and sent Monday - Thursday.

    Normal Volume
    Blood: 3 mL whole blood; Fluid: 20 mL; CVS: 20 mg
    Minimum Volume
    Blood: 1mL; Fluid 10 mL; CVS: 5mg
    Storage Temperature
    Blood ambient; Prenatal specimens Refrigerated preferred
    Additional Information

    Test performed by Mayo Clinic Laboratories

    Billing
    CPT Code
    81405, 81402 If needed: 88233, 88240, 88235, 81265
    NY State Approved
    No