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Catalog ID Retinal Gene Retinal Disease Genetic Testing (sponsored free testing)

Important Note

Order: Ref Misc Referral Lab Test

Comment: Invitae Retinal

Note: This is FREE genetic testing offered to patients suspected of having an inherited retinal disease.

Eligibility

Patients of any age who are suspected of having an inherited retinal disease (i.e. retinitis pigmentosa, Leber congenital amaurosis, Stargardt disease, etc.) and who have experienced one or more of the following:

  • Peripheral field loss
  • Nyctalopia
  • Deterioration in color vision
  • Central vision loss
  • Photophobia

Note: This test is not appropriate for patients with age-related macular degeneration or ocular/oculocutaneous albinism.

Specimen Requirements

Request specimen collection kit from the Specimen Referral Laboratory at 706-721-4868 or send the patient to the 2nd floor MOB Laboratory.

Fill out the requisition that is under the "Resources" section on the left side of this screen. It must have a physician's signature. Submit the requisition form with the completed kit or have the patient present it to the laboratory for draw.

Turn Around Time

10-21 days

Performing Laboratory

Invitae

https://www.invitae.com/en/idyourird/