Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD13674Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Lab Quest DiagnosticsLab Test ID 90891CPT Codes 81220, 81200, 81251, 81242, 81209, 81255, 81260, 81330, 81290, 81250, 81205
Ashkenazi Jewish Panel (11 Tests)
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Carrier screening in individuals of Ashkenazi Jewish descent; used for prenatal testing in known carrier couples and to assess carrier status across multiple autosomal recessive conditions prevalent in this population.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
This panel analyzes exons and flanking regions via NGS; it may not detect large duplications/deletions or rare mutations outside the targeted regions.
Test Details
New York Approved
Methodology
NGS (Targeted)
Biomarkers
Mutation (18 genes)
ABCC8BLMASPACFTRIKBKAPFANCCGBAG6PCTMEM216BCKDHABCKDHBDLDMCOLN1NEBSMPD1HEXAPCDH15USHA3A
Result Turnaround Time
7-10 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Whole Blood
Volume
3–5 mL
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
purple top (EDTA) vacutainer
Collection Instructions
Invert several times to mix; forward within 48 hours at room temperature.
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