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Complete CMT Evaluation #404
Type of Disorder: Peripheral Neuropathy
Typical Presentation: Individuals with a mild to severe neuropathy without a clear family history and abnormal NCVs; age of symptom onset is typically < 50 years; symmetric and slowly progressive symptoms.
Disease(s) tested for: Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT)
Test Details
Test Code: 404
Profile includes: Connexin32 Evaluation, EGR2 DNA Sequencing Test, FIG4 DNA Sequencing Test, GARS (CMT2D) DNA Sequencing Test, GDAP1 DNA Sequencing Test , HSPB1 (CMT2F) DNA Sequencing Test, LITAF/SIMPLE DNA Sequencing Test, LMNA (CMT2B1) DNA Sequencing Test, MFN2 DNA Sequencing Test, Myelin Protein Zero (MPZ) DNA Sequencing Test, Neurofilament Light (NFL) DNA Sequencing Test, Periaxin DNA Sequencing Test, PMP22 DNA Sequencing Test, PMP22 Duplication/Deletion DNA Test, RAB7 (CMT2B) DNA Sequencing test, SH3TC2 DNA Sequencing Test
Informed Consent Required: Yes
Medicare ABN Required: No
Special Notes: A letter of medical necessity is available for the Complete CMT Evaluation. Visit www.AccessAthena.com/CMT to quickly and easily complete a customized letter of medical necessity.
Technical Information
Utility: Detects duplications/deletions in PMP22, deletions in CX32 (GJB1), and sequence variations in PMP22, MPZ (P0), EGR2, CX32 (GJB1), NFL, GDAP1, LITAF/SIMPLE, MFN2, Periaxin, SH3TC2, FIG4, RAB7, GARS, LMNA, and HSPB1 genes
Methodology: Multiplex Ligation-dependent Probe Amplification (MLPA), Southern blot, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and DNA Sequencing
Reference Value: Please see individual test listings
Patents: 5,691,144, 6,001,576, 5,306,616, 5,645,993, 5,780,223, 5,876,927, 5,723,593, 7,273,698, 7,537,899
CPT Coding
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.
Stacked CPT Code(s): 83891(1), 83898(143), 83900(2), 83901(26), 83904(143), 83909(145), 83912(1), 83914(30)
Shipping Considerations
Please label each specimen tube with two forms of patient identification. These forms of identification must also appear on the requisition form.
Preferred Specimen Requirements
Type: Whole blood
Minimum Volume: 15ml
Collection Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Storage Conditions: Refrigerate
Shipping Conditions: Ship same day. Must arrive at Athena on a weekday.
Test Turnaround: 3-4 weeks
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