Test ID FGAZ Fibrinogen Alpha-Chain (FGA) Gene, Full Gene Analysis
Useful For
Confirming a diagnosis of fibrinogen alpha-chain (FGA) gene-related familial visceral amyloidosis
Special Instructions
Method Name
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Followed by DNA Sequence Analysis
Reporting Name
FGA Gene, Full Gene AnalysisSpecimen Type
VariesShipping Instructions
Specimen preferred to arrive within 96 hours of draw.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation: A previous bone marrow transplant from an allogenic donor will interfere with testing. Call 800-533-1710 for instructions for testing patients who have received a bone marrow transplant.
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lavender top (EDTA) or yellow top (ACD)
Acceptable: Any anticoagulant
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Invert several times to mix blood.
2. Send specimen in original tube.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Varies | Ambient (preferred) | ||
Frozen | |||
Refrigerated |
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided.
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Performed weekly, Varies
Performing Laboratory

CPT Code Information
81479-Unlisted molecular pathology procedure
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
FGAZ | FGA Gene, Full Gene Analysis | In Process |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
53033 | Result Summary | 50397-9 |
53034 | Result | 82939-0 |
53035 | Interpretation | 69047-9 |
53036 | Additional Information | 48767-8 |
53037 | Specimen | 31208-2 |
53038 | Source | 31208-2 |
53039 | Released By | 18771-6 |
NY State Approved
YesForms
1. New York Clients-Informed consent is required. Document on the request form or electronic order that a copy is on file. The following documents are available in Special Instructions:
-Informed Consent for Genetic Testing (T576)
-Informed Consent for Genetic Testing-Spanish (T826)
2. Molecular Genetics: Congenital Inherited Diseases Patient Information (T521) in Special Instructions.