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Fanconi's Anemia with DEB
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | FANC |
| Performed by | Quest |
| Sendout? | Yes |
| Method | Culture, microscopy, karyotyping |
| Collection Instructions | Specify LOOK FOR FANCONI'S ANEMIA on the requisition and request DEB-induced chromosomal breakage testing if that is desired. |
| Container type | Dark Green top (Na-heparin) |
| Amount to Collect | 5 mL blood |
| Sample type | Heparinized whole blood |
| Preferred volume | 5 mL blood |
| Min. Volume | 3 mL blood |
| Processing notes | Keep the specimen at room temperature-DO NOT REFRIGERATE OR FREEZE. Order Quest # 14598Z If a search for the presence of DEB-induced chromosome breaks is also requested, order Quest DEB, code #5016 in addition. |
| Normal range | |
| Synonyms | chromosmoe breakage syndromes; DEB-induced chromosome breaks; Diepoxybutane |
| Turn around times | Test set up daily. Turnaround time: 2-3 weeks. |
| Additional information | An effort will be made to analyze specimens as small as 1 mL, but success can not be assured with so little sample. Specify if there is a need to search for DEB-induced chromosome breaks, which will generate an additional charge. |
| CPT coding | 88230-90, 88262-90 |
| LOINC code | 43191-6 |
| Last Updated | 10/2/2010 11:51:50 AM |
| Entry Number | 370 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667