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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: |
Autosomal Dominant Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia Evaluation, 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 |
| 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(26), 83909(1), 83912(1), 83914(28)
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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. Ship within 24 hours, Monday-Thursday only |
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| Test Turnaround: |
14-21 days |
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