Test Discontinuation // Pyrosequencing

Dear Valued Clients,

Thank you for your continued trust in Baylor Genetics as your genetic testing partner. As we continually upgrade and refine our test menu and services, we want you to be the first to know about the changes that may affect your testing with us.

Effective September 1, 2023, we will be discontinuing tests that utilize pyrosequencing technology. Any samples received prior to this date will be processed and reported.

 

Test Code
Test Description
6000
Achondroplasia Mutation Panel
6028
Factor V Leiden Mutation Panel
6035
HFE Mutation Panel
6045
MTHFR Thermolabile Variant Analysis
6053
Sickle Cell Disease Mutation Analysis
6062
Thrombophilia Mutation Panel
6104
MUTYH (MYH) Mutation Panel
6555
NPC1 Sequence Analysis
6560
NPC2 Sequence Analysis
6805
Coronary Heart Disease Risk Factor (9p21 rs10757278)

Available alternative testing options are listed below:

Alternative Testing Option
Test Code
Test Description
Test Code
Test Description
6035
HFE Mutation Panel
5410
HFE Sequence Analysis
6045
MTHFR Thermolabile Variant Analysis
20641
MTHFR Sequence Analysis (Familial Mutation/Variant Analysis)
6104
MUTYH (MYH) Mutation Panel
6120
MUTYH (MYH) Sequence Analysis

If you have specific questions regarding this update, please contact your Baylor Genetics account representative, or please contact our Client Services team at 1-800-411-4636 or email us at [email protected].

Thank you for your continued business.

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