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MEN1 (MEN1) Evaluation #818
Type of Disorder: Family Cancer Syndromes
Typical Presentation: Hyperparathyroidism, Zollinger Ellison syndrome, pituitary disease
Indications for Testing: Tumors in at least two of three target tissues (parathyroid glands, anterior pituitary, duodenum/pancreas); Multiple parathyroid tumors before age 30; Familial idiopathic hyperparathyroidism (FIHPT); Zollinger Ellison syndrome; Family history of MEN1 or FIHPT
Disease(s) tested for: Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1, Zollinger Ellison Syndrome, Familial Idiopathic Hyperparathyroidism
Test Details
Test Code: 818
Informed Consent Required: Yes
Medicare ABN Required: Yes
Technical Information
Utility: Detects mutations in the coding sequence of MEN1
Methodology: Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), DNA sequencing of entire protein coding region of the MEN1 gene
Reference Value: No mutation detected
CPT Coding
The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Stacked CPT Code(s): 83891(1), 83898(10), 83904(10), 83909(10), 83912(1)
Shipping Considerations
Please label each specimen tube with two forms of patient identification. These forms of identification must also appear on the requisition form.
Preferred Specimen Requirements
Type: Whole blood
Minimum Volume: 10 mL (pediatric minimum: 2 mL)
Collection Tube: Lavender top (EDTA) or yellow top (ACD-A)
Stability: Hemolysis may compromise DNA recovery and integrity after 48 hrs
Storage Conditions: For short periods (until shipped) at 4°C
Shipping Conditions: Overnight at room temperature (specimen arrival must be less than 24 hrs after collection); ship Monday through Thursday only
Test Turnaround: 2 - 8 weeks
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