Invitae Carrier Screening
| Abbrev Code: | CARRIERS | ||
| Order Code: | LAB5986 | Order Name: | Invitae Carrier Screening |
| Order Instructions: | Follow instructions provided in the Invitae Prenatal test kit. | ||
| Synonyms: | Carrier Testing, Recessive Conditions | ||
| Methodology: | DNA analysis | ||
| Test Includes: | See specimen requisition | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 14-21 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | The patient has received comprehensive pre-test counseling for CARRIER testing, including a review of the benefits and limitations, by the ordering provider. Patients must sign the M Health Fairview informed consent statement. The original request should be sent to the reference laboratory; a copy should be scanned into the patient's medical record.
Patients with positive carrier screening results should be referred to Maternal Fetal Medicine Center for a genetic counseling consult. Providers may refer a patient for a GC consult by submitting the MFM Genetic Counseling EPIC referral (ref 9046.025). Maternal Fetal Medicine Center GCs can be reached by calling 612-273-2223. |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 6 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 3 mL |
| Container: | Invitae Genetics Kit |
| Collection Instructions: | Use EDTA tubes provided in the Invitae prenatal test kit. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Frozen, hemolyzed or clotted specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Whole blood. Do not process. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship overnight at room temperature. Must arrive at testing site within 7 days of collection. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (Invitae Genetics) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | By report. |
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