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Recommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
Preferred first-tier test for developmental delay, multiple anomalies, and autism-spectrum disorders. Testing is performed on buccal sample.
New York DOH Approval Status
Indicates whether a test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
This test is not New York state approved. There are no New York state-approved laboratories available. Submit a Non-Permitted Laboratory Request Form (NPL) to the NYDOH prior to collection of specimen. If NPL is approved by NYDOH, and sample is received at ARUP, testing will be performed.
Specimen Required
Patient PreparationInstructions patient must follow before/during specimen collection.
CollectSpecimen type to collect. May include collection media, tubes, kits, etc.
One buccal swab using the Oracollect collection kit ensuring the sponge tip does not come into contact with any surface prior to collection. Donor should not eat, drink, smoke or chew gum for 30 minutes before collecting oral sample.
Specimen PreparationInstructions for specimen prep before/after collection and prior to transport.
Transport Buccal swab in ORAcollect Collection kit (ARUP supply #49295). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787.
Storage/Transport TemperaturePreferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to ARUP. See Stability for additional info.
Room temperature.
Unacceptable ConditionsCommon conditions under which a specimen will be rejected.
Specimen exposed to extreme temperatures. Specimens collected in or by any specimen device other than indicated.
RemarksAdditional specimen collection, transport, or test submission information.
StabilityAcceptable times/temperatures for specimens. Times include storage and transport time to ARUP.
Expected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
10-14 days
Reference Interval
Normal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
Interpretive Data
May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, or details of testing.
Refer to report.
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
Counseling and informed consent are recommended for genetic testing. Consent forms are available online.
Compliance Category
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
Additional information related to the test.
This test must be ordered using a Cytogenetic test request form 43097 or through your ARUP interface. Please submit the Genomic Microarray Patient Clinical Information Form with the electronic packing list (https://ltd.aruplab.com/Tests/Pdf/76).
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
The American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
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