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Cystic Fibrosis ( CFTR ) Expanded Variant Panel, Fetal
Ordering Recommendation
For use in fetuses at risk for cystic fibrosis (CF). This test is NOT indicated for routine carrier screening. If individual is not symptomatic, order Cystic Fibrosis (CFTR) Expanded Variant Panel (2013661).
Maternal cell contamination (MCC) analysis is required and performed at no additional charge. Order Maternal Cell Contamination, Maternal Specimen (0050608) on a maternal blood specimen.
For guidance on ordering maternal cell contamination studies, please refer to Maternal Cell Contamination (MCC) Analysis Guide.
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Fetal Specimen: Amniotic fluid OR cultured amniocytes OR cultured chorionic villus sampling (CVS).
Maternal Specimen: Refer to Maternal Cell Contamination, Maternal Specimen (0050608) for maternal specimen requirements.
Amniotic fluid: 10 mL in a sterile container (min: 5 mL) OR
Two T-25 flasks of 80% confluent cultured amniocytes OR
Two T-25 flasks of 80% confluent cultured chorionic villus sampling (CVS). If submitting uncultured (direct) amniotic fluid or (direct) CVS and testing is desired on a cultured specimen, add Cell Culture for Genetic Testing (3020627). If transporting flasks, the client is responsible for maintaining backup cultures at the client institution. If ARUP receives cultured fetal cells below minimum confluence or less than 5 mL of direct amniotic fluid, Cell Culture for Genetic Testing (3020627) will be added by ARUP.
Preferred transport: Room temperature.
Preferred shipment: Within two days of collection or confluence.
Frozen specimens.
Counseling and informed consent are recommended for genetic testing. Consent forms are linked above.
New York Clients:Informed consent is required with submission.
Room temperature: 2 days; Refrigerated: 2 days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization-Time of Flight (MALDI-TOF) Mass Spectrometry / Fragment Analysis
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
7-10 days
If culture is required, an additional 1 to 2 weeks is required for processing time.
Reference Interval
Refer to report
Interpretive Data
Refer to report.
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
Hotline History
Hotline History
CPT Codes
81220; 81265 Fetal Cell Contamination (FCC)
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0050548 | Maternal Contamination Study Fetal Spec | 59266-7 |
| 0050612 | Maternal Contam Study, Maternal Spec | 66746-9 |
| 2013675 | Cystic Fibrosis, Allele 1 | 42938-1 |
| 2013676 | Cystic Fibrosis, Allele 2 | 42939-9 |
| 2013680 | CF, Expanded Var Pan Fetal, Interp | 38404-0 |
| 2013692 | Cystic Fibrosis 5T Variant | 21654-9 |
Aliases
- Fetal CF screening test
