Ashkenazi Jewish Panel (4 Tests)

Ashkenazi Jewish Panel (4 Tests)

Test Code

90994
81220, 81255, 81200, 81260
CPT coding may differ dependent on payer rules which may impact prior authorization testing.
Please direct any questions regarding CPT coding to the payer being billed.
This germline genetic test requires physician attestation that patient consent has been received if ordering medical facility is located in AK, DE, FL, GA, IA, MA, MN, NV, NJ, NY, OR, SD or VT or test is performed in MA.
90994
81220, 81255, 81200, 81260
CPT coding may differ dependent on payer rules which may impact prior authorization testing.
Please direct any questions regarding CPT coding to the payer being billed.
This germline genetic test requires physician attestation that patient consent has been received if ordering medical facility is located in AK, DE, FL, GA, IA, MA, MN, NV, NJ, NY, OR, SD or VT or test is performed in MA.
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

Ashkenazi Jewish Panel (4 Tests) - This panel consists of the diseases frequent in the Ashkenazi Jewish population that have been recommended for population based carrier screening by the Americal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the American College of Medical Genetics. This panel screens for Cystic Fibrosis, Tay-Sachs (DNA), Canavan Disease, and Familial Dysautonomia.

Test Resources

None found for this test
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Test Details

Includes

  • Cystic Fibrosis, Tay-Sachs DNA, Canavan Disease, Familial Dysautonomia

Methodology

Multiplex PCR • Massively Parallel Sequencing • Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) • Next Generation Sequencing

Assay Category

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined
Cystic Fibrosis, Tay-Sachs DNA, Canavan Disease, Familial Dysautonomia

Methodology

Multiplex PCR • Massively Parallel Sequencing • Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) • Next Generation Sequencing
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

5 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Alternative Specimen(s)

Whole blood collected in: EDTA (royal-blue) top tube, ACD solution A or B (yellow-top) tube, sodium heparin (green-top) tube or lithium heparin (green-top) tube • Amniotic fluid • Cultured amniocytes • Extracted DNA • Bone marrow • Chorionic Villus sample

Minimum Volume

3 mL

Collection Instructions

Whole blood: Specimen stability is crucial. Store and ship at room temperature immediately. Do not freeze.

Transport Container

EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 8 days
  • Refrigerated: 8 days
  • Frozen: Unacceptable

Reject Criteria

Received frozen

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
5 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Whole blood collected in: EDTA (royal-blue) top tube, ACD solution A or B (yellow-top) tube, sodium heparin (green-top) tube or lithium heparin (green-top) tube • Amniotic fluid • Cultured amniocytes • Extracted DNA • Bone marrow • Chorionic Villus sample
3 mL
Whole blood: Specimen stability is crucial. Store and ship at room temperature immediately. Do not freeze.
EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Room temperature
Room temperature: 8 days
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Received frozen
Service Area must be determined
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

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