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Test Catalog
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Dysferlin DNA Sequencing Test |
#571 |
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| Type of Disorder: |
Neuromuscular Disorders |
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| Typical Presentation: |
Autosomal recessive inheritance, early adult onset, and elevated levels of serum creatine kinase (CK). |
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| Disease(s) tested for: |
Limb girdle muscular dystrophy |
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| Test Details |
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| Test Code: |
571 |
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| Profiles that contain this test: |
Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Evaluation
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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 mutations in the DYSF gene |
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| Methodology: |
DNA sequencing |
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| Reference Value: |
No sequence alteration detected in DYSF |
| 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(55), 83904(55), 83909(55), 83912(1) |
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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: |
20 ml |
| Collection Tube: |
Lavender top (EDTA) |
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| Storage Conditions: |
Refrigerate |
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| Shipping Conditions: |
Ship same day. Must arrive at Athena on a weekday. |
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| Test Turnaround: |
5-6 weeks |
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