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HSD3B2 DNA Sequencing Test #878
Type of Disorder: Adrenal
Typical Presentation: Genetic XY males present with ambiguous genilatia; Genetic XX females may have ambiguous genitalia, and later, premature adrenarche or amenorrhea; Salt wasting and non-salt wasting forms; The mild (non-classic) form shows subtle clinical symptoms of androgen excess.
Indications for Testing: Ambiguous genitalia in infants; premature adrenarche; Hirsutism and/or oligomenorrhea in women; family history of congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Disease(s) tested for: Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Test Details
Test Code: 878
Informed Consent Required: Yes
Technical Information
Utility: Detects mutations in coding sequence of HSD3B2, including point mutations, small deletions, insertions and rearrangements
Methodology: Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), DNA sequencing of entire protein coding region of the 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)
CPT 2013: 81404(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 hours
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: 28 days
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