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Prenatal Trio Whole Exome Sequencing
Test Information:	The Prenatal Trio Whole Exome Sequencing (Prenatal Trio WES) test is ordered by a physician and must be accompanied with a consent form and detailed clinical information. In general, the test is used when prenatal imaging detects an anomaly that strongly suggests that there is an underlying genetic etiology. Prenatal Trio WES is often considered only after fetal chromosome microarray analysis has been non-diagnostic.
Test Details
Test Code:	1622
Test Includes:	Fetal report includes: Pathogenic or likely pathogenic variants in disease genes related to the prenatal indications. Variants in disease genes unrelated to the prenatal indications but likely to cause significant disorders during childhood. Parental report include: Pathogenic variants in genes included in the ACMG policy statement regarding recommendations for reporting of incidental findings will be reported as medically actionable. Carrier status for autosomal recessive conditions will include disorders recommended for reproductive screening by professional societies such as ACMG or ACOG.
Special Notes:	For information on gene coverage, please check our Whole Exome Sequencing Version 3 Coverage Search Tool
Technical Information
Methodology:	Exome Capture and Next Generation Sequencing

Sample & Shipping Information
Test Requisition:	Prenatal Trio Whole Exome Sequencing
Specimen Type:	Cultured amniocytes or cultured CVS
Requirements:	* Prior to ordering the test, please call the lab at 1-800-411-GENE (4363) or 713-798-6555 to discuss the test indication and sample requirements with a genetic counselor.
Shipping Conditions:	Ship at room temperature in an insulated container by overnight courier. Do not heat or freeze.

Billing Information
Turn Around Time:	3 weeks (excluding cell culture time)
List Price:	*For Insurance or Institutional Prices, please call.
CPT Codes:	81415 x 1, 81416 x 2, 81265 x 1, 81266 x 1

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