Cystic Fibrosis (CFTR) Expanded Variant Panel, Fetal
Also known as: CF VAR FE
Use
This test is used for individuals with suspected cystic fibrosis (CF), but it is not indicated for routine carrier screening. It helps identify potential pathogenic CFTR variants associated with cystic fibrosis in a fetal sample, using a panel that tests for 165 CF variants. It provides a post-test risk assessment for CF in the fetus if echogenic bowel or other symptoms are present, and includes a maternal contamination study to ensure sample integrity.
Special Instructions
Patients must submit a Fetal Molecular Testing Patient History Form and informed consent for Genetic Testing is required for New York patients. The test requires coordination as it involves both fetal and maternal specimens. If culturing is needed, an additional test and fees apply. For any questions, contact ARUP's Genetics Processing.
Limitations
Diagnostic errors can occur due to rare sequence variations. This test interrogates only the CFTR variants listed and the 5T variant. It does not clear or approve by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration but is performed in a CLIA-certified lab.
New York Approved
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 59266-7
- 66746-9
- 42938-1
- 42939-9
- 38404-0
- 21654-9
Result Turnaround Time
7-10 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Amniotic Fluid
Volume
10 mL
Minimum Volume
5 mL
Container
sterile container
Causes for Rejection
Frozen specimens in glass collection tubes.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | 48 hours |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
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