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HelpTest Code LAB2940 Combined Cardiac Panel
Additional Codes
CombCrdPn
Clinical System Name
Combined Cardiac Panel
Synonyms
Cardiomyopathy
Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia/cardiomyopathy (ARVC)
Brugada syndrome (BrS)
Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT)
Long QT syndrome (LQTS)
Description
Panel sequencing to analyze genetic causes of cardiac conditions including arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC), Brugada syndrome, catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), left ventricular noncompaction (LVNC), long QT syndrome (LQTS), Noonan syndrome, short QT syndrome (SQTS), and sudden cardiac arrest at GeneDx.
Sample Requirements
Preferred Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Lavender Top/EDTA
Preferred Vol: 5.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 2.0 mL (1.0 mL is acceptable for infants)
Alternative Specimen: DNA
Container(s): Sterile Plastic Tube
Preferred Vol: 5 µg at a concentration of ≥50 ng/µL AND a volume of ≥100 µL
Alternative Specimen: Buccal Swab
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin: N
Aliquot: N
Temp: 2 - 8 C
Storage Location: Do not spin. Affix large Epic label(s) to tube(s) and place in CPA refrigerator, Send Outs rack.
Off-site Collection: Transport refrigerated.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood | Room temp | 7 d |
| Refrigerated | 7 d | |
| Frozen | Unacceptable | |
| Extracted DNA | Room temp | 3 - 4 d |
| Refrigerated | 1 y | |
| Frozen | Indefinitely |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | 4 wks |
Performing Laboratory
GeneDx
207 Perry Parkway
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Phone Number: (301) 519-2100
Department
Department: Send Outs/Genetic
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
Methodology
Next-generation sequencing with CNV calling of exons for select genes
Reference Range
Interpretive report provided.
Clinical Utility
A genetic diagnosis may have implications for treatment, management, recurrence risk, and family member testing.
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Combined Cardiac Panel |
| Reference Test Number: | 935 |
| Instructions: |
Ship Monday through Friday via FedEx Priority Overnight. Saturday deliveries are accepted. |