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
Synonyms
    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.

    Billing
    NY State Approved
    No