Two Known Familial Variants in a Nuclear Gene

Test Overview

Clinical Utility

  • Carrier testing for a specific variants previously identified in a family
  • Clinical laboratory confirmation of two or more variants identified in a research laboratory
  • If you would like to order a targeted testing of single variant in the same gene please use test code 9011
  • For specimens drawn in New York, carrier or targeted variant testing is an approved test if the family had previous testing at GeneDx or if the gene itself is in an approved single-gene test or multi-gene panel. In these situations it is not necessary to obtain individual NYSDOH permission.

Test Details

Conditions

  • Carrier/Variant-Specific Testing
  • Carrier/Variant-Specific Testing - Nuclear Variants

Lab Method

  • Capillary Sequencing

Ordering Information

Important Information

GeneDx does not currently offer targeted prenatal testing for variants found in Mitochondrial (mtDNA) genes. To learn more about potential options, or for any questions, please email to [email protected]

Test Code: 9012
CPT Codes*: Varies by Gene
ABN Required: No
Turnaround Time**: 3 weeks
Preferred Specimen: 2-5 mL Blood - Lavender Top Tube
Alternative Specimen: Buccal Swabs | Dried Blood Spots

*The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

**Turnaround times are estimates and begin once the sample(s) begin processing at the GeneDx lab and could be extended in situations outside GeneDx’s control.

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