Test directory: Cystic Fibrosis, Carrier Screen

Ordering Code 5149
Test Name Cystic Fibrosis, Carrier Screen
Alias CF DNA Analysis
Preferred Specimen Whole Blood
Preferred Container 6 mL EDTA, K2 (Lavender)
Other Specimen/Container Whole Blood in ACD-B (Yellow),
Whole Blood in Lithium Heparin (Green),
Whole Blood in Sodium Heparin (Green),
Whole Blood in Trace Element EDTA (Royal Blue)
Optimum Volume 5 mL
Collection Instructions Please indicate the ethnicity of the patient
Normal phlebotomy procedure
Specimen stability is crucial.
Handling Instructions Do not centrifuge. (Keep as whole blood)
Do not freeze.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability Ambient: 8 Days
Refrigerated: 8 Days
Rejection Criteria Frozen
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time Up to 8 Days
Methodology Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction, Massively Parallel
Sequencing
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of May 9, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Ethnicity ALL See report.
Cystic Fibrosis ALL See report.
Interpretation ALL See report.
Mutations/Polymorphisms ALL See report.
Method ALL See report.
Medical Director ALL See report.