| Test Code | B0024 | |
| Test Summary | This test involves post mortum biochemical assays of 17 hydroxyprogesterone, acylcarnitines, galactose and TSH. |
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| Turn-Around-Time (TAT)* | 3 days | |
| Acceptable Sample Types | Dried Blood Spots |
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| Acceptable Billing Types |
Self (patient) Payment Institutional Billing
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| NY Approved | Yes | |
| Self (patient) Price | $126.50 | |
| Institutional Price | $126.50 |
*TAT starts after the sample and all required sample information is received at PerkinElmer Genomics.
AC, GAL
Tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS) is an analysis technique that utilizes two mass analyzers to target analytes based on mass and charge. This mass filtering process provides highly sensitive and specific measurements of small molecules or peptides from biological samples.
Dried Blood Spots
Collection Container(s):
Dried blood spot card
Collection:
Follow kit instructions. Briefly, allow blood to saturate card until indicated areas are filled and blood has soaked through card. Air dry card at ambient temperature for at least 3 hours.
- NBS: Please contact PKIG to request the StepOne® kit.
- Gene Sequencing: Please contact PKIG to request the DBS collection kit.
- For pre-punched DBS: The required minimum 6 punches with 3.2 mm or 4 punches 4.75 mm.
Condition: Follow the instructions provided with the collection set. Store the dried blood at ambient temperature for up to two days. If the specimen cannot be sent as soon as it is dry, the filter paper should be placed in a sealable plastic bag and stored in a refrigerator (≤ 8°C) or preferably in a freezer.
Shipping: Follow kit instructions. Double bag and ship overnight at ambient temperature.