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CEL (MODY8) Mutation Analysis #837
Type of Disorder: Diabetes
Typical Presentation: Hyperglycemia; fecal elastase deficiency; pancreatic atrophy
Disease(s) tested for: MODY8
Test Details
Test Code: 837
Profiles that contain this test: Monogenic Diabetes (MODY) Evaluation
Informed Consent Required: Yes
Medicare ABN Required: Yes
Technical Information
Utility: Detects targeted mutations
Methodology: Targeted Mutation analysis
Reference Value: No mutation detected
CPT Code(s): 83891(1), 83898(1), 83904(1), 83909(1), 83912(1)
Patents: 5,616,483; 5,827,683
Shipping Considerations
Preferred Specimen Requirements
Type: Whole blood
Minimum Volume: 10 mL (Pediatric minimum: 2 mL)
Collection Tube: Lavender top (EDTA) or yellow top (ACD-A)
Stability: Hemolysis may compromise DNA recovery and integrigy after 48 hours
Storage Conditions: For short periods (until shipped) at 4 degrees C
Shipping Conditions: Overnight at room temperature (specimen arrival must be less than 24 hours after collection) Ship Monday through Thursday only
Test Turnaround: 2 - 8 weeks
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