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FA Panel measures the markers listed in its panel and reports each value with a reference range. Read on for what the test checks and how to prepare.

What the FA Panel Measures in Pasadena

The FA Panel measures specific markers in a blood sample to describe a defined part of your health picture. This blood test identifies carriers of and affected individuals with Fanconi anemia, type C, checking for two associated mutations: IVS4+4A>T and 322delG. The FA Panel is analyzed by a licensed laboratory using a standard blood draw. Results for the FA Panel are reported with reference ranges so each value can be compared to the range the laboratory uses.

Who Should Consider the FA Panel

The FA Panel is one of several tests that may be relevant, so a provider can help decide the order and timing. If you are monitoring a known condition, the FA Panel may be repeated so results can be compared over time. Discussing the FA Panel with a healthcare provider helps put any result in context. The FA Panel may be considered by anyone who wants to check the markers it covers as part of a routine review.

How the FA Panel Is Performed

The FA Panel uses one sample, so no additional specimen is normally required. Wearing short sleeves and staying hydrated can make the collection for the FA Panel quicker and more comfortable. The FA Panel is performed with a standard blood draw collected at a collection site. A trained professional collects blood sample into a labeled container, and the collection usually takes only a few minutes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a high or low FA Panel result mean?

A value outside the reference range is a signal to review with a healthcare provider; it is not a diagnosis on its own.

What is the FA Panel?

The FA Panel is a laboratory test that measures the markers in its panel, analyzed from one sample by a licensed laboratory.

How long do FA Panel results take?

FA Panel results are usually available within 1-3 business days after the laboratory receives the sample.

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