Table 2.

Information Required in Test Reports

Name of individual

Date of birth

Time and date specimen collection

Time and date specimen receipt in the laboratory

Specimen accession number or case number

Race/ethnicity (where applicable)

Indication for testing

Test performed, including mutations tested

Test result

A statement interpreting the test result that include clinical implications and follow-up test, recommendations and/or genetic counseling indications

Documentation if preliminary reports has been issued

Notation of any deviation from laboratory standard practice

Signature from laboratory director and other authorized individual

Date of report

Mean to contact laboratory director or designee