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Test Catalog
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FIG4 DNA Sequencing Test |
#225 |
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| Type of Disorder: |
Peripheral Neuropathy |
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| Typical Presentation: |
Early onset, coordination disorder, severe disability. MNCV 2?7 m/s, CMAPs reduced. |
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| Disease(s) tested for: |
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease Type 4J |
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| Test Details |
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| Test Code: |
225 |
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| Profiles that contain this test: |
Complete ALS Evaluation, Complete CMT Evaluation, Partial CMT Evaluation - Recessive Only
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| Informed Consent Required: |
Yes |
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| Medicare ABN Required: |
No |
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| Technical Information |
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| Utility: |
Detects mutations in the FIG4 gene |
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| Methodology: |
DNA Sequencing, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) |
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| Reference Value: |
No sequence variation detected |
| 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(23), 83904(23), 83909(23), 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: |
2-3 weeks |
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