Known Mutation (Deafness Genetic Test)

Label Mnemonic:	DEAFKNM
Epic code:	LAB7320
Downtime form:	A-1a Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery

Commercial Mailout Laboratory
6240-8 RCP
356-8593

Specimen(s):

Whole Blood

Collection Medium:

	and
Pink top tube 6 mL (K2-EDTA)	and	Pink top tube 6 mL (K2-EDTA)

Minimum:

Preferred Minimum: 8 mL whole blood
Absolute Minimum: 4 mL whole blood

Turn Around Time:

3 months

Reference Range:

None detected

Interpretive Data:

Sensitivity is greater than 99%.

Comments:

Please print, complete and submit the Hearing Loss Testing Requisition Form from the Molecular Otolaryngology & Renal Research Laboratory, to Specimen Control/Mailouts with the specimen and the Epic Requisition.

Documentation of familial mutation from outside testing sites is recommended to be submitted with sample.

CPT Code:

81403