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Test ID: FIBR    
Fibroblast Culture

Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

A preliminary step in obtaining cultured cells for specialized testing including enzymatic and molecular genetic

Genetics Test Information Provides information that may help with selection of the correct genetic test or proper submission of the test request

Fibroblast culture for biochemical genetic testing only. The additional tests desired must be indicated on the request form that accompanies the specimen.

Additional Tests Lists tests that are always performed, at an additional charge, with the initial tests.

Test IDReporting NameAvailable SeparatelyAlways Performed
CRYOBCryopreserve for Biochem StudiesNoYes

Testing Algorithm Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

When this test is ordered, cryopreservation for biochemical studies will always be performed at an additional charge. However, for multiple assays on a patient utilizing the ordered fibroblast culture, only 1 culture is required regardless of the number of assays ordered.

 

If viable cells are not obtained within 30 days, client will be notified.

 

Mycoplasma screening will be performed on all successfully grown fibroblast cultures. If Mycoplasma is detected, all pending fibroblast clinical testing will be cancelled and the samples will be discarded.

 

See Newborn Screening Follow-up for Isolated C5 Acylcarnitine Elevations (also applies to any plasma or serum C5 acylcarnitine elevations) in Special Instructions.

Special Instructions Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test

Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test

FIBR: Cultivated from Biopsy as Monolayer

CRYOB: Fibroblast Subculture Followed by Cryopreservation and Storage

NY State Available Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.

Yes

Reporting Name Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test

Fibroblast Culture

Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching

Fibroblast Culture