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INVITAE CYSTIC FIBROSIS GENETICS PANEL

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB3676    Geisinger Epic ID:  166966

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Whole blood OR buccal swab


Preferred collection container: 
Alternate collection container: 
3 mL lavender-top (K2 EDTA) tube
Oragene (TM) Collection Kit
Specimen required: 

6mL EDTA whole blood (minimum 3 mL) or buccal swab



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Ship specimens to Invitae same day collected.


Transport temperature: 

Room temperature.


Specimen stability: 

Room temperature: 2 days. Refrigerated: 7 days.


Rejection criteria: 

Frozen samples will be rejected.



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  81479
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Methodology: 
Next Generation Sequencing
Synonyms: 

Invitae code 4714


Doctoral Director(s): 
Randin Nelson MD
Review Date:  12/12/2024

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