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# Molecular Vision Laboratory

Testing for genetic vision diseases, COVID-19, and more

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## Pages

- [Home - Genetic Testing](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/) - We are the only CLIA-certified reference lab specializing in genetic testing for ophthalmic diseases.
- [Licenses](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/company/licenses/) - Accreditations CLIA #38D2059762 CMS Certificate of Accreditation CAP # 8735023 Certificate of Accreditation Licenses CA State License CDS-00800782 MD State License 2033 NY State License 9635 PA State License 37727 DUNS: 080369081 NPI: 1750739041
- [MVL Vision Panel](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/mvl-vision-panel/) - Overview The MVL Vision Panel is a comprehensive test of vision-related, inherited conditions covering both non-syndromic and syndromic retinal dystrophies, peroxisome diseases, pigmentation diseases, mitochondria disease and developmental eye diseases. Our MVL Vision Panel (v21.3) consists of 1251 genes with an average coverage of ~1200 reads and at least 30X coverage in ~99.8% of the
- [MVL WES Test](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/mvl-wes-test/) - Overview Whole exome sequencing (WES) is now available at Molecular Vision Laboratory for patients with vision and hearing loss. The MVL WES Test has an average coverage of 100 reads and at least 30X coverage in 95% of targeted regions. Genetic counselors, physicians, and researchers who order the MVL WES Test will be given access
- [MVL Vision Panel v21.3 Information](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/mvl-vision-panel/v21-3-information/) - MVL Vision Panel v21.3 Information The Vision Panel from Molecular Vision Laboratory is designed to analyze genes linked to inherited eye diseases. These genes have been curated based on the most up-to-date clinical research and literature, ensuring a comprehensive and reliable testing panel. The panel is periodically updated to include clinical and literature advancements, making
- [MVL Vision Panel Gene List (v21.3)](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/mvl-vision-panel/mvl-vision-panel-gene-list-v21-3/) - Gene Phenotype AARS2 Combined oxidative phosphorylation deficiency 8, Leukoencephalopathy, progressive, with ovarian failure AASS Hyperlysinemia, Saccharopinuria ABAT GABA-transaminase deficiency ABCA1 HDL deficiency, familial, 1, Tangier disease ABCA3 Surfactant metabolism dysfunction, pulmonary, 3 ABCA4 Cone-rod dystrophy 3, Fundus flavimaculatus, Retinal dystrophy, early-onset severe, Retinitis pigmentosa 19, Stargardt disease 1 ABCB6 Dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria 3, Microphthalmia, isolated,
- [MVL Vision Panel Gene List (v21.2)](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/mvl-vision-panel/v21-2-2/) - Gene Phenotype AARS2 Combined oxidative phosphorylation deficiency 8, Leukoencephalopathy, progressive, with ovarian failure AASS Hyperlysinemia, Saccharopinuria ABAT GABA-transaminase deficiency ABCA1 HDL deficiency, familial, 1, Tangier disease ABCA4 Cone-rod dystrophy 3, Fundus flavimaculatus, Retinal dystrophy, early-onset severe, Retinitis pigmentosa 19, Stargardt disease 1 ABCB6 Dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria 3, Microphthalmia, isolated, with coloboma 7, Pseudohyperkalemia, familial, 2,
- [Careers](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/company/careers/) - Open Positions Molecular Vision Laboratory (MVL) is a full-service clinical diagnostic laboratory that strives to provide cutting edge genomics tests especially in the field of ocular genetics. The parent company of MVL is Centrillion. MVL Clinical Laboratory Research Associate MVL, a CLIA certified molecular diagnostic laboratory, is seeking an experienced laboratory technologist. Responsibilities: Carefully execute
- [Order Genetic Testing](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/genetic-testing/order-genetic-testing/)
- [Specimen Requirements](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/specimen-requirements/) - Specimen Requirements & Shipping Information Specimens should be received within 72 hours of collection if possible – maximum 10 days. Store at ambient room temperature or refrigerate until you send; do not freeze. Please ship specimens to: Molecular Vision Lab 1920 NE Stucki Ave, Suite 150 Hillsboro, OR 97006 Specimen Requirements Additional Shipping Requirements Blood
- [FAQ's](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/browse-test-menu-faq/) - Frequently Asked Questions For further inquiries please contact us directly at 503-227-3179, or email us at inquiry@mvisionlab.com.
- [MVL Vision Panel Gene List (v21.2)](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/mvl-vision-panel/v21-2/) - Gene Phenotype AARS2 Combined oxidative phosphorylation deficiency 8, Leukoencephalopathy, progressive, with ovarian failure AASS Hyperlysinemia, Saccharopinuria ABAT GABA-transaminase deficiency ABCA1 HDL deficiency, familial, 1, Tangier disease ABCA3 Surfactant metabolism dysfunction, pulmonary, 3 ABCA4 Cone-rod dystrophy 3, Fundus flavimaculatus, Retinal dystrophy, early-onset severe, Retinitis pigmentosa 19, Stargardt disease 1 ABCB6 Dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria 3, Microphthalmia, isolated,
- [Single-Gene](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/single-gene-panels/) - Molecular Vision Laboratory can sequence any gene included in our NGS panels for single-gene testing for $500 or less. Please contact us at inquiry@mvisionlab.com for more information. Gene Price A ABCA4 sequencing (*tested and analyzed in the Stargardt panel unless otherwise noted) $400 ABHD12 sequencing $500 ADAM9 sequencing $500 ADAMTSL4 sequencing $500 AGK sequencing $500
- [Gene Panels](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/panels/) - Panel Name Price Achromatopsia Plus BCM Panel, (NGS), 6 genes plus the BCM genes (ATF6, CNGA3, CNGB3, GNAT2, PDE6C, PDE6H), OPN1LW and OPN1MW $650 Ashkenazi Jewish Panel, 7 genes (CLRN1-N48K, DHDDS-K42E, MAKK429insAlu, FAM161A-c.1355-6delCA, FAM161Ac.1567C>T, LCA5-Q279X,PCDH15-R245X, CACNA2D4-delExon17-26, TRPM1-delExon2-7) $500 Bardet-Biedl Syndrome Panel, (run by MVL Vision Panel), $650 Blue Cone Monochromacy (BCM) Panel, (NGS), 2
- [Leadership](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/company/leadership/) - Lab Director John (Pei-Wen) Chiang, PhD, FACMG Molecular Vision Laboratory Advisors Alex V. Levin, MD, MHSc, FRCSC Chief, Pediatric Ophthalmology and Ocular Genetics Robison D. Harley, MD Endowed Chair in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Ocular Genetics Wills Eye Hospital Philadelphia, PA 19107-5109 Michael B. Gorin, MD, PhD Harold and Pauline Price Professor of Ophthalmology Professor of
- [Order Instructions](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/order-instructions/) - Below are detailed instructions for submitting online and paper requisitions. Please refer to our Specimen Requirements to ensure your samples can be processed. Specimens which do not have accompanying Test Requisition Forms or which have incomplete forms will not be processed Anticipated turnaround time for routine cases is 28 days or 49 days for NGS
- [Hearing Loss Panel Gene List](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/hearing-loss-panel-gene-list/) - Genes ACTG1 ABHD12 ABHD5 ACOX1 ACTB ADCY1 ADGRV1 AIFM1 ALMS1 AMMECR1 ANKH ANLN ARSG ATP2B2 ATP6V0A4 ATP6V1B1 ATP6V1B2 BCS1L BDP1 BSND BTD CABP2 CACNA1D CCDC50 CD151 CD164 CDC14A CDH23 CEACAM16 CEP250 CEP78 CHD7 CHSY1 CIB2 CISD2 CLDN14 CLDN9 CLIC5 CLPP CLRN1 COCH COL11A1 COL11A2 COL2A1 COL4A3 COL4A4 COL4A5 COL4A6 COL9A1 COL9A2 COL9A3 CRYM DCAF17 DCDC2
- [Billing](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/order-test/billing/) - Overview We accept the following billing processes: Self-Pay, Institutional Billing and Payment Plans. Payment is due within 30 days of invoice date. Billing Process Requirements & Information Self-Pay We accept credit card, money order or personal checks. Credit Card – Name on the card, card number, expiry, and security code. Money order/personal checks –
- [MVL Vision Panel Gene List (v21.1)](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/mvl-vision-panel-gene-list-v21-1/) - Gene List AARS2 AASS ABAT ABCA1 ABCA4 ABCB6 ABCB7 ABCC6 ABCD1 ABHD12 ACACA ACACB ACAD9 ACADL ACADM ACADS, ACADVL ACAT1 ACBD5 ACO2 ACVR2B ADAM9 ADAMTS10 ADAMTS17 ADAMTS18 ADAMTS2 ADAMTSL4 ADGRA3 ADGRV1 ADIPOR1 AFG3L2 AGBL5 AGK AGPS AGRN AHI1 AHR AIFM1 AIPL1 AKR1C1 ALAS2 ALDH18A1 ALDH1A3 ALDH3A2 ALG1 ALG14 ALG2 ALMS1 ALPK1 AMACR ANGPT1 ANKS6 ANO10
- [Home - Genetic & Covid19](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/home-genetic-covid19/) - We specialize in lab-based high complexity testing including genetic diseases, infectious diseases and beyond. Infectious Disease Genetic Testing
- [Specialty Tests](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/browse-test-menu/specialty-tests/) - Specialty Test Name Price Deletion/Duplication, qPCR Analysis of Copy Number Variations $250 Maternal Cell Contamination (MCC) Study (required for all prenatal tests) $500 Prenatal Test: known mutation(s) $500 Sequencing (for any gene not listed): contact director for approval and pricing. Variable Specific Mutation Analysis: 1-2 mutations $150 Updated: Dec 2023
- [COVID-19 Tests - Which is right for me?](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/covid-19-tests-which-is-right-for-me/) - Which test is right for me? Use Monkeypox PCR Expedited PCR ID NOW Covid/Flu/RSV HIV 1 & 2 Antigen/Antibody Travel × × × Current Infection × × × × × × Past Infection/Immunity × Turn Around Time Next Day Same or Next Day 1 hour 15 Minutes Next Day 1 hour Out of Pocket Price
- [About Us](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/company/about-us/) - Our Story Molecular Vision (MVL) is a CAP and CLIA-certified medical diagnostic laboratory that provides state-of-the-art genetic testing for clients worldwide. Our roots stem from the Casey Eye Institute, at the Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU), where our Director and team of lab technicians and bioinformatics scientists developed the most comprehensive test panel for inherited
- [About Our PCR Test](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/covid19-testing/about-our-test/) - About our PCR test Molecular Vision Laboratory (MVL) is a CAP and CLIA-certified molecular diagnostic laboratory that provides state-of-the-art genetic testing for clients worldwide. We are a genetic testing reference laboratory for clinical trials of several inherited retinal dystrophies. We perform high complexity testing routinely and we are well-equipped with latest technologies including Next Generation
- [Saliva Sample Submission Requirements](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/covid19-testing/saliva-sample-submission-requirements/) - Instructions: Still have questions? Contact us so that we can help.
- [Contact us](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/covid19-testing/contact-us/) - Contact us for any questions around our COVID-19 RNA Testing Email us directly at inquiry@mvisionlab.com
- [Publications](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/company/publications/) - MVL is committed to developing unique testing methods that improve our ability to detect new disease genes and novel mutation mechanisms. We are actively engaged with numerous research collaborators and we are continuously improving our testing menu to incorporate our latest findings. For example, because of our research on the founder Ashkenazi Jewish mutations, our
- [Genes that May be Associated with Conditions that Have Nystagmus as a Clinical Feature](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/browse-test-menu/genes-that-may-be-associated-with-conditions-that-have-nystagmus-as-a-clinical-feature/) - Genes CACNA1A G6PD CASK FRMD7 BCS1L COX10 COX15 SDHA SURF1 ATXN1 ATXN2 BRCA2 WT1 H19 IGF2 GPC3 GPC4 GPR143 PLP1 PAX6 GUCY2D TYR NHS MC1R OCA2 HPS1 PLA2G6 SIL1 SACS RDH12 ATP1A2 RPE65 ALMS1 PRKCG DGUOK NPHP1 LCA5 CRX CNGA3 CRB1 RPGRIP1 CNGB3 IMPDH1 SCN1A AP3B1 RD3 SPG11 ITPR1 HPS3 HPS4 AFG3L2 SPG7 NYX RELN
- [Saliva Sample Submission Requirements](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/saliva-sample-submission-requirements/) - Instructions: Still have questions? Contact us so that we can help.
- [Contact Us](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/company/contact/) - Corporate Headquarters 1920 NE Stucki Ave, Suite 150 Hillsboro, OR 97006 503-227-3179 Fax: 503-227-3157 inquiry@mvisionlab.com
- [Vitreoretinopathy Panel Gene List](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/browse-test-menu/vitreoretinopathy-panel-gene-list/) - Genes COL2A1 COL4A3 COL4A4 COL4A5 COL9A1 COL9A2 COL11A1 COL11A2 COL18A1 FZD4 KCNJ13 LRP5 NDP VCAN TSPAN12 CAPN5 ZNF408 KIF11 ATOH7
- [Usher Syndrome Panel Gene List](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/browse-test-menu/usher-syndrome-panel-gene-list/) - Genes ABHD12 CDH23 CEP250 CIB2 CLRN1 GPR98 DFNB31 HARS MYO7A PCDH15 USH1C USH1G USH2A
- [Stargardt/Macular Dystrophy Panel Gene List](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/browse-test-menu/stargardt-macular-dystrophy-panel-gene-list/) - Genes ABCA4 BEST1 CDH3 DRAM2 EFEMP1 ELOVL4 IMPG1 IMPG2 PROM1 RDS RP1L1 TIMP3 TTLL5
- [Congenital Stationary Night Blindness (CSNB) Panel Gene List](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/browse-test-menu/congenital-stationary-night-blindness-csnb-panel-gene-list/) - Genes GNAT1 PDE6B RHO CABP4 GPR179 GRK1 GRM6 LRIT3 RDH5 SAG SLC24A1 TRPM1 CACNA1F NYX
- [Cone-Rod Dystrophy Panel Gene List](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/browse-test-menu/cone-rod-dystrophy-panel-gene-list/) - Genes AIPL1 CRX GUCA1A GUCY2D PITPNM3 PROM1 PRPH2 RIMS1 SEMA4A UNC119 ABCA4 ADAM9 ATF6 C21ORF2 C8ORF37 CACNA2D4 CDHR1 CERKL CNGA3 CNGB3 CNNM4 GNAT2 KCNV2 DE6C PDE6H POC1 RAB28 RAX2 RDH5 RPGRIP1 TTLL5 CACNA1F RPGR
- [Bardet-Biedl Syndrome Panel Gene List](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/browse-test-menu/bardet-biedl-syndrome-panel-gene-list/) - Genes ARL6 BBIP1 BBS1 BBS2 BBS4 BBS5 BBS7 BBS9 BBS10 BBS12 C8ORF37 CEP290 IFT172 IFT27 INPP5E KCNJ13 LZTFL1 MKKS MKS1 NPHP1 SDCCAG8 TRIM32 TTC8
- [Pigmentation Panel Gene List](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/browse-test-menu/pigmentation-panel/) - Genes OA1 OCA1 OCA2 OCA3 OCA4 c10orf11 HPS1 HPS2 HPS3 HPS4 HPS5 HPS6 HPS7 HPS8 HPS9 SLC24A5 SLC38A8 SLC45A2 LYST EDN3 EDNRB MITF PAX3 RET SNAI2 SOX10 KIT MLPH MYO5A RAB27A
- [Leber Congenital Amaurosis (LCA) Panel Gene List](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/browse-test-menu/leber-congenital-amaurosis-lca-panel/) - Genes CRX IMPDH1 OTX2 AIPL1 CABP4 CEP290 CRB1 DTHD1 GDF6 GUCY2D IFT140 IQCB1 KCNJ13 LCA5 LRAT NMNAT1 PRPH2 RD3 RDH12 RPE65 RPGRIP1 SPATA7 TULP1
- [Developmental Eye Disease Panel Gene List](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/browse-test-menu/developmental-eye-disease-panel/) - Genes ABCB6 ALDH1A3 ATOH7 B3GALTL BCOR BMP4 c12orf57 CASK CHD7 COL4A1 COX7B CRX CYP1B1 DCDC1 ELP4 FKRP FOXC1 FOXC2 FOCE3 GDF3 GDF6 HESX1 CHMGB3 ISPD LAMB2 LARGE LHX2 MAB21L2 MFRP NAA10 NDP NKX5-3 OTX2 PAX2 PAX6 PITX2 PITX3 POMT1 POMT2 PRSS56 RAX RAB3GAP1 RAB2GAP2 RAB18 RARB SHH SIX3 SIX6 SLC25A1 SNX3 SOX2 SOX3 STRA6 TENM3
- [Joubert Syndrome Panel Gene List](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/browse-test-menu/joubert-syndrome-panel/) - Genes AHI1 ARL13B B9D1 C5ORF42 CC2D2A CEP290 CEP41 CSPP1 IFT172 INPP5E KIF7 MKS1 NPHP1 NPHP3 OFD1/CXORF5 RPGRIP1L TCTN1 TCTN2 TCTN3 TMEM138 TMEM216 TMEM231 TMEM237 TMEM67 TTC21B
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/privacy-policy/) - Overview Effective Date: May 29, 2016 This Privacy Policy describes Molecular Vision Laboratory's online data collection practices and how we use and protect your personal information collected online. This Privacy Policy applies only to the information collected on the general website (www.molecularvisionlab.com), and does not apply to information that Molecular Vision Laboratory obtains about you
- [Inherited Retinal Dystrophy Panel](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/browse-test-menu/inherited-retinal-dystrophy-panel/) - Overview Full sequence analysis of genes listed include DNA sequencing in two directions of all coding exons and exon/intron boundaries. This test is designed to offer the most comprehensive coverage of known genes associated with inheritable retinal dystrophy, providing the highest clinical utility at an affordable price. It includes PCR amplification of the entire coding
- [Electronic Requisitions](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/order-test/electronic-requisitions/) - Electronic Requisitions Instructions Submit an e-requisition by registering and logging into our Online Order Portal. You must be a registered user to access the portal. Please contact us at inquiry@mvisionlab.com to register to use this service. Please ensure that a signed patient consent form accompanies the specimen, or attach it as a file with your e-requisition form.
- [Your Partner](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/your-partners/) - Your partner in clinical trials, patient care and research Molecular Vision is committed to offering you the most comprehensive test panels at affordable prices. Central to this mission is new variant discovery. With our deep commitment to research, we are actively deploying new genomic technologies and computational methods to enable us to identify new disease
- [Terms & Conditions](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/terms-conditions/) - General Terms & Conditions PURPOSE The terms and conditions herein (hereafter “Terms”) apply to all services rendered by Molecular Vision Laboratory (hereafter “Supplier”), a provider of medical genetic testing services (hereafter “Services”) to customers (hereafter “Customer”). Together, Supplier and Customer constitute the contracting parties. These Terms, in addition to the Test Requisition Form, the Privacy
- [Paper Requisitions](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/order-test/paper-requisitions/) - Paper Requisition Instructions Step 1: Please print and complete a Requisition Form. The form includes the following information: Page 1-2 – Patient and Specimen information. Page 3 – Payment/Billing Information Pages 4-5- Informed Consent Informed consent laws for genetic testing differ between countries and states. It is your responsibility as the referring provider/lab to obtain proper
- [Test Methods](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/browse-test-menu/testmethods/) - About Our NGS Testing Our NGS assays use a combination of PCR target enrichment, followed by NGS and Sanger sequencing. Our comprehensive PCR primer library and our extensive experience with primer design ensure robust amplification of every target. Mutations and novel variants are always confirmed by re-PCR and Sanger sequencing. Gap filling of targets below cutoff
- [Company](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/company/)
- [Testimonials](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/lca-gene-discovery/) - A New LCA Gene Linked to Severe Childhood Blindness For nearly three years, Troy and Jennifer Stevens struggled to learn the identity of the gene responsible for their son Gavin’s blindness. Although doctors were able to diagnose him with Leber congenital amaurosis – a rare form of inherited childhood blindness – the first round of genetic
- [Order a Test](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/order-test/) - How to Order a Test Tests can be ordered through paper or electronic requisition forms. Turnaround Time Anticipated turnaround time for routine cases is 28 days. Urgent cases will be completed within 14 days. However, please note that it may take longer for our largest NGS panels, tiered testing, or reflex cases. Eye gene panels
- [Become a Preferred Provider](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/become-a-preferred-provider/) - Sign Up to Be a Preferred Provider Fill out the form below to become a Preferred Provider. Insert sign up form: Company/Institution Name:__________________ Address (Street and street number):_________________________________________ Preferred Provider Representative (designate a contact person):___________________________ Email:_________________________ Fax:__________________________ Phone Number:__________________________
- [Array CGH Gene List](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/array-eye-gene-list/) - Second tier testing by aCGH is recommended for patients for whom no mutations, or a single mutation is found by NGS. Our aCGH assay includes the following genes: ABCA4, ABHD12, ADAM9, AHI1, AIPL1, ALMS1, ARL13B, ARL2BP, ARL6, ATP13A2, B3GALTL, BBIP1, BBS1, BBS10, BBS12, BBS2, BBS4, BBS5, BBS7, BBS9, BCOR, BEST1, BMP4, C1QTNF5, C2orf71, C5orf42, C8orf37,

## Testimonials

- [New LCA Gene Linked to Severe Childhood Blindness](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/testimonials/a-new-lca-gene-linked-to-severe-childhood-blindness/) - For nearly three years, Troy and Jennifer Stevens struggled to learn the identity of the gene responsible for their son Gavin’s blindness. Although doctors were able to diagnose him with Leber congenital amaurosis – a rare form of inherited childhood blindness – the first round of genetic testing could not pinpoint the defective gene.

## Quotes

- [Michael B. Gorin, MD, PhD, Chief, Retinal Disorders and Ophthalmic Genetics Division, Co-Director, Visual Physiology Laboratory Stein Eye Institute (UCLA)](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/quotes/dr-gorin/) - In addition to being cost effective, the MVL genetic testing is done in a timely manner with outstanding quality control.
- [The Stevens family (USA)](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/quotes/the-stevens-family-usa/) - I have no words to express my gratitude for Dr. Chiang, he’s absolutely amazing.
- [The Stevens family (USA)](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/quotes/the-stevens-family-usa-2/) - I emailed him [Dr. Chiang] that evening in our hotel room and he responded immediately, agreeing to help as much as he could.
- [The Whalberg family (USA)](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/quotes/the-whalberg-family-usa/) - I appreciated the time and care that Dr. Chiang took to personally talk to me, and I felt that we were in good hands. After several months he was able to confirm that Gabriel's mutation was indeed on the new LCA gene, NMNAT1.

## FAQs

- [Do blood samples need to be kept cold?](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/faq/do-blood-samples-need-to-be-kept-cold/) - Blood samples can be sent in an EDTA blood collection tube at room temperature. It can be sent at 4 degrees, do not freeze blood. Specimen requirements are listed in the Specimen Requirements section on our website.
- [What is your turnaround time (TAT)?](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/faq/what-is-your-turnaround-time-tat/) - The typical turnaround time for NGS tests is 5-8 weeks. However, we understand that some cases require expedited results. For urgent cases, testing can be completed in as little as 10 days.
- [Do you bill Medicare or Medicaid?](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/faq/do-you-bill-medicare-or-medicaid/) - We do not offer Insurance billing.
- [Can you receive samples on weekends?](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/faq/can-you-receive-samples-on-weekends/) - We do not receive packages on weekends, so if the package was sent to arrive then, it will not be processed until Monday. Please plan accordingly with blood samples (do not send samples in a way that will exceed 5 days from collection time).
- [How long do blood samples last?](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/faq/how-long-do-blood-samples-last/) - 3-5 days at room temperature.
- [Do you charge for sibling testing?](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/faq/do-you-charge-sibling-testing/) - Yes. We will conduct a specific mutation analysis ($150) for the mutations found in the proband sample. Siblings will be issued an individual report.
- [Do you charge for parental testing?](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/faq/do-you-charge-parental-testing/) - No, we always want to further confirm our results in order to be 100% accurate. The additional test becomes our quality control assay. For orders that include parental carrier confirmation, results will be reported in a combined single report with the proband. A separate report can be issued at an extra cost.
- [Do you confirm mutations identified by NGS with Sanger sequencing?](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/faq/do-you-confirm-mutations-identified-by-ngs-with-sanger-sequencing/) - Yes. We always confirm mutations and novel variations by Sanger sequencing.
- [How frequently do you update your NGS panels when new genes are identified?](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/faq/how-frequently-do-you-update-your-ngs-panels-when-new-genes-are-identified/) - Because of our unique setup, we can easily integrate any new gene into our panel with no additional charge. Therefore, we continue to add new genes to our panels.
- [Can we only order a few selected genes in a NGS panel and get a discount?](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/faq/can-we-only-order-a-few-selected-genes-in-a-ngs-panel-and-get-a-discount/) - We can sequence any gene covered by our MVL Vision Panel for $400. This includes NGS sequencing and NGS CNV analysis.
- [What accreditations and licenses does MVL carry?](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/faq/what-accreditations-and-licenses-does-mvl-carry/) - Accreditations CLIA #38D2059762 CMS Certificate of Accreditation CAP # 8735023 Certificate of Accreditation Licenses CA State License COS00800782 MD State License 2033 PA State License 33853 NPI: 1750739041 DUNS: 080369081 EIN: 81-2685042 Learn more>
- [How can we get a cheek swab collection kit?](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/faq/how-can-we-get-a-cheek-swab-collection-kit/) - Cheek swab kits will be provided. MVL can mail collection kits and return packaging. Kits are priced ‘at cost’ at $27 per kit plus domestic shipping costs. Email requests to inquiry@mvisionlab.com to receive a quote. Please note that cheek swab samples alone can be inadequate for testing and the lab may reach out for additional blood and/or DNA
- [Where should we ship our specimens?](https://www.molecularvisionlab.com/faq/where-should-we-ship-our-specimens/) - All blood, DNA, cheek swab and/or saliva specimens should be mailed to Molecular Vision Laboratory at the following address: 1920 NE Stucki Ave, Suite 150, Hillsboro, OR 97006.