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Recommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
Preferred test for genetic confirmation of Wilson disease or determination of carrier status.
Methodology
Process(es) used to perform the test.
Massively Parallel Sequencing
Performed
Days of the week the test is performed.
Varies
Reported
Expected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
10-15 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Indicates test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
Specimens from New York clients will be sent out to a New York DOH approved laboratory, if possible.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Lavender (EDTA) or yellow (ACD solution A or B).
Specimen Preparation
Transport 3 mL whole blood. (Min: 2 mL) New York State Clients: Transport 8 mL whole blood. (Min: 4 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Serum or plasma; grossly hemolyzed or frozen specimens
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: Unacceptable New York State Clients: Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval
Normal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
By report.
Interpretive Data
Background information for test. May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, details of testing, associated diseases, explanation of possible patient results.
Refer to report.
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. 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.
Gene tested: ATP7B (NM_000053) The Sardinian founder variant, c.-436_-422del15 is not evaluated, and deletion/duplication analysis is not available for this gene.
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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