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BBS10 (BBS) DNA Sequencing Test #886
Type of Disorder: Obesity
Typical Presentation: At least four of the following symptoms: retinal degeneration, postaxial polydactyly, obesity, hypogenitalism, renal abnormalities, learning disabilities
Indications for Testing: Postaxial polydactyly in infants, diagnosis of BBS based on clinical criteria, family history of BBS2
Disease(s) tested for: Bardet-Biedl Syndrome
Test Details
Test Code: 886
Profiles that contain this test: Bardet-Biedl Syndrome Evaluation
Informed Consent Required: Yes
Technical Information
Utility: Detects mutations (including point mutations, deletions, insertions, and rearrangements) in the coding sequences of BBS10
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(9), 83904(9), 83909(9), 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)
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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