Facioscapulohumeral Dystrophy (FSHD)
| Order Code: | FSHD |
| Epic Lab Code: | LAB2457 |
| Order Form: | A-1a Molecular Pathology/Diagnostics or Epic Req |
Molecular Pathology
6004 BT GH
384-9568
6004 BT GH
384-9568
Specimen:
Whole Blood
Collection Medium:
 | and | |
| Pink top tube | Pink top tube |
Minimum:
Adult minimum: 6 mL whole blood in pink top tube (K2-EDTA)
Children minimum: 6 mL whole blood in pink top tube (K2-EDTA)
Testing on smaller volumes than those requested will be attempted. However, in some cases, small blood volumes may compromise the ability to perform testing.
Testing requires a dedicated collection tube.
Children minimum: 6 mL whole blood in pink top tube (K2-EDTA)
Testing on smaller volumes than those requested will be attempted. However, in some cases, small blood volumes may compromise the ability to perform testing.
Testing requires a dedicated collection tube.
Delivery Instructions:
Room temperature up to 24 hours. Refrigerate overnight,
weekends and holidays.
Testing Schedule:
Weekly
Analytic Time:
21 days
Methodology:
Southern Blot
CPT Code:
83890, 83892(x3), 83894(x3), 83896(x1), 83897(x1), 83912
See Additional Information:
FSHD Supplemental Testing for 4qA and 4qB
FSHD Supplemental Testing for 4qA and 4qB