| Test Name: |
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Cri du chat (Cat Cry) Syndrome
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| Test Code(s): |
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871F26 / HC871F26
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| CPT Code(s): |
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88271, 88273
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| Clinical Significance: |
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To detect deletion 5p15.2 associated with Cri du chat syndrome.
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| Testing Site: |
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Testing will be sent to an approved reference laboratory.
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| Days Performed: |
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Mon-Sat.
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| Turnaround Time: |
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Routine: 2 weeks.
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Specimen Requirements
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| Specimen: |
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Blood
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| Collection Instructions: |
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Blood must be received and processed by WSLH within 24 hours of collection. Specimen must be received in UWHC Core Laboratory (B4/220) on Monday-Friday only.
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| Collection Container: |
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Preferred: Green top (with sodium heparin anticoagulant)
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| Collection Volume: |
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Preferred: 1 - 2 mL
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| Specimen Transport: |
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Transport specimen to UWHC Core Laboratory (B4/220) at room temperature (may transport with coolant during hot, >85° weather).
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| Unacceptable Criteria: |
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Whole blood that is clotted or frozen. Blood collected in EDTA, sodium-citrate or anticoagulants other than sodium heparin. Plasma and serum are not acceptable.
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| Stability: |
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Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: Not acceptable
Frozen: Not acceptable
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Interpretation
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Interpretation provided with results.
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