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Test Catalog
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COL4A5 Sequencing and Deletion Analysis |
#755 |
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| Type of Disorder: |
Kidney Disorders |
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| Typical Presentation: |
Renal failure in men, with deafness and often lenticonus.
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| Disease(s) tested for: |
Alport Syndrome |
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| Test Details |
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| Test Code: |
755 |
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| Profiles that contain this test: |
Complete Alport Syndrome Evaluation
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| Informed Consent Required: |
Yes |
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| Medicare ABN Required: |
Yes |
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| Special Notes: |
This evaluation includes COL4A5 DNA sequencing and deletion analysis. |
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| Technical Information |
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| Utility: |
Detects mutations and deletions in the COL4A5 gene |
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| Methodology: |
DNA sequencing, Multiplex Ligation-dependent Probe Amplification |
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| Reference Value: |
No sequence alteration or 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), 83898(52), 83900(1), 83901(69), 83909(54), 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: |
2-8 weeks |
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