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ADmark® Early Onset Alzheimer's Evaluation #179
Type of Disorder: Dementia
Typical Presentation: Progressive demential with onset before age 65 with a positive family history of early-onset Alzheimer's disease
Disease(s) tested for: Alzheimer's disease
Test Details
Test Code: 179
Profile includes: ADmark® APP DNA Sequencing/Duplication Test, ADmark® PS-1 DNA Sequencing Test, ADmark® PS-2 DNA Sequencing Test
Informed Consent Required: Yes
Medicare ABN Required: Yes
Special Notes: Athena does not perform this test for individuals under the age of 18
Technical Information
Utility: Detects mutations in the PS-1, PS-2, and APP genes
Methodology: Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and DNA sequencing
Reference Value: No sequence variation detected
CPT Code(s): 83891(1), 83896(14), 83898(38), 83900(1), 83901(12), 83904(38), 83914(14), 83909(4), 83912(1)
Patents: 6,194,153, 5,840,540
Shipping Considerations
Preferred Specimen Requirements
Type: Whole blood
Minimum Volume: 10 ml
Collection Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Storage Conditions: Refrigerate if necessary for a maximum of 24 hours
Shipping Conditions: Room temperature. Ship within 24 hours, Monday-Thursday only.
Test Turnaround: 14-21 days
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