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Test Catalog
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LAMB2 DNA Sequencing Test |
#714 |
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| Type of Disorder: |
Nephrotic syndrome |
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| Typical Presentation: |
Truncating mutations lead to Pierson syndrome with nephrotic syndrome, diffuse mesangial sclerosis, distinct eye anomalies, and mental retardation. Missense mutations are associated with variable symptoms ranging from isolated early onset nephrotic syndrome to intermediate phenotypes. |
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| Disease(s) tested for: |
Nephrotic Syndrome |
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| Test Details |
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| Test Code: |
714 |
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| Profiles that contain this test: |
Early Onset Nephrotic Syndrome Evaluation
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| Informed Consent Required: |
Yes |
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| Technical Information |
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| Utility: |
Detects mutations in the LAMB2 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(32), 83904(32), 83909(32), 83912(1) |
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| CPT 2013: |
81407(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: |
10 mL (pediatric minimum: 2mL) |
| 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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