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Test Catalog
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Spastin (SPG4) Deletion Test |
#534 |
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| Type of Disorder: |
Motor Neuron Disease |
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| Typical Presentation: |
Lower limb spasticity and weakness
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| Disease(s) tested for: |
Autosomal Dominant Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia |
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| Test Details |
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| Test Code: |
534 |
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| Profiles that contain this test: |
Complete Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia Evaluation
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| Informed Consent Required: |
Yes |
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| Medicare ABN Required: |
Yes |
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| Special Notes: |
For clinical support on test ordering or result interpretation, please contact Athena's genetic counselors or lab directors. |
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| Technical Information |
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| Utility: |
Detects deletions in the Spastin (SPG4) gene
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| Methodology: |
Multiplex Ligation-dependent Probe Analysis
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| Reference Value: |
All exons present |
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| CPT Code(s): |
83891(1), 83896(20), 83900(1), 83901(18), 83914(20), 83909(1), 83912(1)
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| Shipping Considerations |
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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. Ship within 24 hours, Monday-Thursday only |
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| Test Turnaround: |
14-21 days |
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