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GeneSeq® PLUS, Fetal Analysis

CPT Contact CPT coding department at 800-222-7566, ext. 6-8400.
Synonyms
  • Full gene sequencing
  • gene specific sequencing

Test Details

Methodology

Next Generation Sequencing: Identifies genetic variants, including small nucleotide variants (SNVs), insertions, deletions and copy number variants (CNVs).

Maternal cell contamination analysis (MCC): Analysis of short tandem repeat markers by multiplex fluorescent polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and capillary electrophoresis.

Result Turnaround Time

14 - 21 days (In some cases, additional time may be required for confirmatory or reflex tests. If culture is needed, an additional 14 - 21 days may be required. Additional culture fee may be applied.)

Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.

Related Documents

For more information, please view the literature below.

Clinical Questionnaire for Inheritest® Carrier Screen and GeneSeq® PLUS

Test Includes

This test includes all genes included in any Inheritest® or GeneSeq®: Cardio panel except SMN1 and FMR1.

Use

This test is used for prenatal diagnosis for pregnancies at risk for genes included in any Inheritest® or GeneSeq®: Cardio panel except for SMN1 and FMR1. To order single gene analysis, use Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Fetal Analysis [481651] and Fragile X Syndrome, Fetal Analysis [481718].

Special Instructions

The specific gene(s) to be analyzed must be indicated on the test requisition form. Failure to indicate the gene(s) will result in testing delays.

Labcorp clients with 8-digit client account numbers should call 800-345-4363 and Labcorp Genetics & Women's Health clients with 6-digit client/subclient account numbers should call 800-255-7357 to speak with a laboratory genetic coordinator before collecting specimens. In some circumstances, specimens from both parents and other family members may be required. All fetal specimens, including cord blood, must be accompanied by a maternal blood or Oragene Dx 500 saliva kit for maternal cell contamination (MCC). A separate requisition should be submitted with the maternal specimen.

Limitations

Technologies used do not detect germline mosaicism and do not rule out the presence of large chromosomal aberrations including rearrangements and gene fusions, or variants in regions or genes not included in this test, or possible inter/intragenic interactions between variants or repeat expansions.

Variant classification and/or interpretation may change over time if more information becomes available. False positive or false negative results may occur for reasons that include: rare genetic variants, sex chromosome abnormalities, pseudogene interference, blood transfusions, bone marrow transplantation, somatic or tissue-specific mosaicism, mislabeled samples or erroneous representation of family relationships.

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Labcorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen

Amniotic fluid or chorionic villus sample (CVS) or cultured cells or cord blood (Direct amniotic fluid or CVS specimen may be submitted; additional culture fee may be applied.)

Volume

Amniotic fluid: 20 mL; CVS: 20 mg; amniotic fluid and CVS culture: two confluent T-25 flasks or 4 mL cord blood (If amniotic fluid or CVS are cultured at another facility, please maintain back-up cultures.)

Minimum Volume

Amniotic fluid: 20 mL; CVS: 20 mg; amniotic fluid and CVS culture: two confluent T-25 flasks or 3 mL cord blood

Container

Amniotic fluid or CVS: sterile plastic conical tube or T-25 flask; cord blood: yellow-top (ACD-A) or lavender-top (EDTA) tubes

Collection Instructions

Standard sterile techniques; transfer aseptically to sterile tubes. Amniotic fluid: Discard first 2 mL of fluid aspirated to avoid maternal cell contamination.

Stability Requirements

Please ship expedited at room temperature.

Storage Instructions

Maintain specimen at room temperature. Do not freeze.

Causes for Rejection

Frozen or hemolyzed specimen; quantity not sufficient for analysis; improper container

References

Rehder C, Bean LJH, Bick D, et al. Next-generation sequencing for constitutional variants in the clinical laboratory, 2021 revision: a technical standard of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG). Genet Med. 2021 Aug;23(8):1399-1415.33927380
Richards S, Aziz N, Bale S, et al. Standards and guidelines for the interpretation of sequence variants: a joint consensus recommendation of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics and the Association for Molecular Pathology. Genet Med. 2015 May;17(5):405-424.25741868

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