Lab Information Manual

Laboratory:

Genomics

Test Name:

CYSTIC FIBROSIS (CF) - CFTR GENE - (B)

Test Code: MD

Clinical Information:

Ethnicity of patient must be provided for proper interpretation of results.
For carrier status, prior consultation with the WRHA Genetics & Metabolism Program is strongly recommended.
Prenatal diagnosis requires prior consultation with the Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory. The test may be performed on amniotic fluid (4 mL required) or cultured amniocytes.
For more information see:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/bookshelf/br.fcgi?book=gene&part=cf

Collection Devices:

Preferred Device:	2 - EDTA 4 mL NO GEL Tube(s) - Full Tube Collection EDTA 4 mL NO GEL Tube(s) - Full Tube Collection Manufacturer: Becton Dickinson & Company Catalogue #: 367861
Alternate Device:	6 - Microtainer(s) - EDTA, NO GEL (0.5 mL) to fill line Microtainer(s) - EDTA, NO GEL (0.5 mL) to fill line Manufacturer: Becton Dickinson & Company Catalogue #: 363706

Specimen Required:

Blood: 8.0 mL

Pediatric Blood: 3.0 mL

Specimen must be kept at room temperature. Pediatric volume for infants only. Testing can also be performed on amniotic fluid (4 mL required) or cultured amniocytes.

Referral:

Requisition:

_SH HSC Molecular Diagnostic Lab Test Requisition (R250-10-09)

Reference Values:

An interpretive report will be sent.

Availability:

Within 4 Weeks

Expedited turnaround time, where medically indicated, available upon request.