Ordering Recommendation
Refer to "Additional Technical Information" document.
Mnemonic
ECS SEQ FX
Methodology
Massively Parallel Sequencing/Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed
Varies
Reported
14-17 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Lavender (EDTA).
Specimen Preparation
Transport 4 mL whole blood. (Min: 1 mL)
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Remarks
Patient History form required.
Stability
Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory
Note
Compare to Foresight Carrier Screen.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
81479
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
2014678 | EER Expanded Carrier SCRN NGS w/FRAG X | 11526-1 |
2014679 | Expanded Carrier SCRN NGS w/FRAG X | 53039-4 |
* Component test codes cannot be used to order tests. The information provided here is not sufficient for interface builds; for a complete test mix, please click the sidebar link to access the Interface Map.
Aliases
Expanded Carrier Screen by Next Generation Sequencing with Fragile X
Myriad Women's Health