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Test Catalog
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COL4A5 Deletion Analysis |
#756 |
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| Type of Disorder: |
Kidney Disorders |
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| Typical Presentation: |
Early onset of renal failure, with esophageal dysfunction, genital leiomyomas, and occasional posterior cataract.
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| Disease(s) tested for: |
Alport Syndrome |
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| Test Details |
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| Test Code: |
756 |
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| Informed Consent Required: |
Yes |
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| Medicare ABN Required: |
Yes |
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| Technical Information |
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| Utility: |
Detects deletions in the COL4A5 gene |
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| Methodology: |
Multiplex Ligation-dependent Probe Amplification |
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| Reference Value: |
No deletion detected in COL4A5 |
| CPT Coding |
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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.
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| Stacked CPT Code(s): |
83891(1), 83900(1), 83901(69), 83909(2), 83912(1), 83914(71)
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| Shipping Considerations |
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| Please label each specimen tube with two forms of patient identification. These forms of identification must also appear on the requisition form. |
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| Preferred Specimen Requirements |
| Type: |
Whole blood |
| Minimum Volume: |
10 ml |
| Collection Tube: |
Lavender top (EDTA) |
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| Storage Conditions: |
Refrigerate |
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| Shipping Conditions: |
Room temperature, avoid freezing. Ship same day, must arrive Monday - Friday. |
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| Test Turnaround: |
6-8 weeks |
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