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KIAA0196 (SPG8) DNA Sequencing Test	#533

Test Details

Type of Disorder:	Motor Neuron Disease

Typical Presentation:	Lower limb spasticity and weakness

Disease(s) tested for:	Autosomal Dominant Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia


Test Code:	533

Profiles that contain this test:	Autosomal Dominant Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia Evaluation, Complete Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia Evaluation

Informed Consent Required:	Yes

Medicare ABN Required:	Yes

Technical Information

Utility:	Detects mutations in the KIAA0196 (SPG8) gene

Methodology:	Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and DNA Sequencing

Reference Value:	No sequence variations 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(28), 83904(28), 83909(28), 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:	10 mL
Collection Tube:	Lavender top (EDTA)

Storage Conditions:	Refrigerate

Shipping Conditions:	Room temperature. Ship within 24 hours, Monday-Thursday only.

Test Turnaround:	14-21 days