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Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) Mutation Testing

Tube Type = Yellow Top or Lavender Top

Tube type

Test ID LAB5674
EPIC Order
PCD SEQUENCING
CPT Codes 81407, G0452
Laboratory Molecular Genetics Laboratory
Tube Station 30
Specimen Routine: 3 mL blood, yellow ACD-A tube or lavender EDTA tube; See Comments 
Micro: 1 mL blood, yellow ACD-A tube or lavender EDTA tube
Availability Routine: Weekdays; no weekends or holidays
Turnaround Time 14-28 days
Reference Range No mutations detected
Comments
Sequencing the complete coding region and flanking regions of 35 genes associated with PCD. See link below for description.
All blood specimens must be accompanied with a requisition and PCD clinical history form(see below).
Please call Lab (984-974-1825) with questions.

Additional Information:

  • Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) Foundation Brochure pdf.file
  • PCD Clinical History Form pdf.file
  • Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia/Kartagener Syndrome (PCD) pdf. file
  • Molecular Genetics Test Request Form pdf.file
  • Directions for Collecting and Mailing specimens for Molecular Testing pdf.file

Reviewed by J. Carr on November 20, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514