Angelman PWS Methylation Assay RefLab
Alternate Names
511210 LC, Angelman and Prader-Willi Syndromes
SoftLab Order Code
PRAWS
Epic Order Name
ANGELMAN PWS METHYLATION ASSAY, REF LAB LC 511210
Epic Order ID
LAB3632
Laboratory
Reference Lab
Additional Test Information
Testing may be peformed on whole blood (preferred) buccal swabs or amniotic fluid.
- Whole blood - Lavendar (EDTA)
- Buccal swab testing will require notification of WakeMed reference lab staff to obtain a buccal swab collection kit.
- Amniotic fluid requires both amniotic fluid and maternal blood specimens. Contact WakeMed reference lab staff for guidance.
Sample Type
Whole Blood (note: Testing may be performed on other specimen types - see additional test information)
Collection Container
Lavender (EDTA)
Alternative Collection Container
PInk (EDTA)
Collecting Volume
6.0 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
3.0 mL
Storage or Stability
Ambient
Causes for Rejection
Frozen specimen; hemolysis; quantity not sufficient for analysis; improper container