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For hours, walk-ins and appointments.Detection of 32 CF mutations: G85E; ΔI507; R553X; 711+1G>T; 3659delC; R117H; ΔF508; R560T; 1078delT; 3849+10kbC>T; V520F; R1162X; 1717-1G>A; 3876delA; R334W; G542X; W1282X; 1898+1G>A; 3905insT; R347P; S549N; N1303K; 2183AA>G; 2184delA; R347H; S549R; 394delTT; 2789+5G>A; A455E; G551D; 621+1G>T; 3120+1G>A, plus 5T/7T/9T variants
Whole blood tube should be sent to the lab unopened. It is preferable not to perform additional testing on original tubes prior to PCR testing. A completed screening questionnaire must accompany specimens. Call 800-345-4363 to request forms, or photocopy the Cystic Fibrosis Screening Questionnaire from the Genetics Appendix online.
7 - 10 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
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Consent for Genetic Testing (Consentimiento para análisis genético)
Cystic Fibrosis Genetic Testing Patient Flyer
Whole blood or LabCorp buccal swab kit (buccal swab collection kit contains instructions for use of a buccal swab)
7 mL whole blood or LabCorp buccal swab kit
3 mL whole blood or two buccal swabs
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube or LabCorp buccal swab kit
Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Frozen specimen; hemolysis; quantity not sufficient for analysis; improper container; one buccal swab; wet buccal swab
Determine affected or carrier status for the 32 most common CF mutations (includes the mutation panel currently recommended by the ACMG and the ACOG); determine the presence of the 5T allele
This assay detects as many as 90% of cystic fibrosis carriers in the Caucasian population. Within other ethnic groups, there may be higher or lower detection efficiency. Routine screening for the 5T allele in the cystic fibrosis (CF) gene as part of standard CF carrier screening is not recommended, since the goal of carrier screening is to identify couples at risk for having children with cystic fibrosis. The 5T allele is associated primarily with male infertility or atypical symptoms, although many individuals are asymptomatic.
Analysis of the 5T allele may be a useful adjunct to the standard CF panel of 32 mutations in patients with male infertility or idiopathic pancreatitis. Genetic counseling is recommended for any person testing positive for the 5T variant.
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and a solution-phase multiplex allele-specific primer extension with subsequent hybridization to a bead array followed by fluorescence detection.
Cystic fibrosis (OMIM 602421) is a common genetic disorder resulting in chronic pulmonary and gastrointestinal/pancreatic disease. There is wide variability in clinical symptoms. CF is inherited in a recessive manner, which means that both parents must be carriers to have an affected child. When both parents are carriers, there is a 25% chance with each pregnancy that the child will be affected. Genetic counseling and CF molecular testing are recommended for the reproductive partners and at-risk family members of CF carriers.
LabCorp also offers Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Profile, 97 Mutations, CF plus® [450020] for 97 CF-causing mutations, which has specific utility for partners of known carriers, equivocal/diagnostic cases, high-risk couples (previous affected child) for whom at least one mutation remains unidentified after ACMG/ACOG profile testing, or for those persons whose ethnicity requires testing for less common mutations.
Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
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480555 | CF Scn+5T | 480554 | CF, Screen | 21654-9 | ||
480555 | CF Scn+5T | 511943 | 51969-4 | |||
480555 | CF Scn+5T | 480556 | Comment: | 77202-0 | ||
480555 | CF Scn+5T | 480978 | 5T Allele Genotyping | 34729-4 | ||
480555 | CF Scn+5T | 480977 | Comment: | 77202-0 | ||
480555 | CF Scn+5T | 511938 | 51969-4 |
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