Test Code | B0200 |
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Test Summary |
The StepOne® Comprehensive Biochemical Profile is a newborn screening test that can detect more than 70 disorders in newborns from just a few drops of blood. |
Turn Around Time | 3 - 5 days |
Acceptable Sample Types | Dried Blood Spots |
Acceptable Billing Types | Institutional Billing , Self (patient) Payment |
NY Approved | Yes |
A comprehensive biochemical profile is performed to identify the presence of more than 70 inherited disorders. This test screens for Recommended Universal Newborn Screening Panel (RUSP) disorders, which includes the full core and secondary panel recommended by the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) along with other conditions that may not be found in state-mandated programs.
This test may be appropriate for individuals with a clinical suspicion of an inherited metabolic disorder.
StepOne Comprehensive Biochemical Profile includes fatty acid oxidation disorders, organic acid disorders, amino acid disorders, and other conditions.
The StepOne Comprehensive Biochemical Profile is performed by tandem mass spectrometry and other technologies.
Collection Container(s) | Dried blood spot card |
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Collection | Follow kit instructions. Briefly, allow blood to saturate the card until indicated areas are filled and blood has soaked through the card. Air dry the card at ambient temperature for at least 3 hours.
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Sample 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. |