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AVPR2 (Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus) DNA Sequencing Test #851
Type of Disorder: Kidney Disorders, Diabetes
Typical Presentation: Polyuria and polydipsia
Indications for Testing: Severe polyuria and polydipsia in male infants or children
Family history of nephrogenic diabetes insipidus
Test Details
Test Code: 851
Profiles that contain this test: Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus Evaluation
Informed Consent Required: Yes
Medicare ABN Required: Yes
Technical Information
Utility: Detects mutations (including point mutations, deletions, insertions, and rearrangements) in the coding sequences of AVPR2
Methodology: Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), DNA sequencing of entire protein coding region of 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(5), 83904(5), 83909(5), 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: 10ml (pediatric minimum: 2 ml)
Collection Tube: Yellow or lavender top
Stability: Hemolysis may compromise DNA recovery and integrity after 48 hrs
Storage Conditions: For short periods (until shipped) at 4oC
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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