Facioscapulohumeral Dystrophy (FSHD)
| Abbrev Code: | FSHDYS | ||
| Order Code: | LAB6910 | Order Name: | Facioscapulohumeral Dystrophy (FSHD) |
| CPT Codes: | 81404 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Thur; results are reported within 8 weeks. | ||
| Special Instructions: | A completed requisition is required. See Associated Links. | ||
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 15 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | The minimum blood volume for testing depends on the medical circumstances and the assays requested. |
| Container: | Purple (EDTA) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Frozen samples. Holding or shipping samples over weekends or holidays is not recommended. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Do not process. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship overnight at room temperature Mon-Thur. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics, Dept of Otolaryngology/Molecular Research) |
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