Horizon Carrier Screening (Sendout)

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General Information

Lab Name
Lab Code
958
Description

Test Description: Natera's Horizon tests provide carrier screening using next-generation sequencing. Carrier screening looks for the presence of recessive conditions in the mother and father that, if combined, may lead to disease in the offspring.

Ordering Requirements: A completed Natera Horizon Requisition must accompany the sample. For orders completed in the Natera electronic portal, providers should print a copy of the order for the lab.

Synonyms
genetic, Horizon 106, Horizon 14, Horizon 27, Horizon 274, Horizon 4, Horizon 421, Horizon Basic, Horizon Custom 445, PC42713.1
Components

Interpretation

Method

next-generation sequencing (NGS)

Reference Range

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Blood
Collection

10 mL blood in LAVENDER TOP (EDTA) tube

Note: DLMP does not provide collection kits. Providers may order them directly from Natera by calling 844-778-4700 or emailing support@natera.com.

Quantity
Requested: 10 mL EDTA whole blood
Minimum: 6 mL EDTA whole blood

Processing

Receiving Instructions

Store and transport whole blood at ambient temperature.

Login: GSEND1;-ROOM TEMP

  • GSNDT1: NATERA
  • GSTYP1: WB
  • GTRSQ1: ;Horizon Carrier Screen

Ordering Note: This test may also be ordered as Genetics Sendout Transport Only [GTRNSP] if specified by the ordering provider. Provider must include patient insurance information with the Natera order.

Sendouts:

  • Send the sample in the provided Natera kit.
  • Ensure that there are two matching identifiers on the sample label and Natera requisition. Note that Sunquest labels do not contain the date of birth, so the Natera requisition should include the MRN and/or specimen ID (accession) number.
  • Samples may be shipped on Friday for Saturday Delivery.

Stability: Ambient: Preferred. If shipment is delayed, samples may be refrigerated for up to 7 days unless Tay-Sachs enzyme testing is requested (for TSE, samples must be shipped same-day).

Misc Sendout

Performance

Lab Department
Frequency
Turnaround Time: Approximately 2 weeks from sample receipt at Natera. Expanded panels may require up to 3 weeks.
Available STAT?
No
Performing Location(s)
Sendout Natera

201 Industrial Road
San Carlos, CA 94070

Phone Numbers:

  • 650-273-4468 (Organ Health)
  • 844-778-4700 (Women's Health)
  • 650-489-9050 (Oncology)

Billing & Coding

Billing Comments

CPTs vary based on requested panel.