Athena Diagnostics - Testing that Makes a Difference
Test Catalog
SearchBrowse

Enter symptom, disease type, test name or code


SearchBrowse

Use this pull down menu to view all tests offered within a disorder cateogy.

Test Catalog

Complete Rett Syndrome Evaluation #153
Type of Disorder: Intellectual disability
Typical Presentation: Normal psychomotor development during the first 6-18 months followed by a period of rapid regression. The hallmark of the disease is the loss of purposeful hand use and its replacement with repetitive stereotyped hand movements.
Indications for Testing: Female with classic Rett Syndrome or ASD
Disease(s) tested for: Rett Syndrome
Test Details
Test Code: 153
Profile includes: Rett Syndrome (MECP2) DNA Sequencing Test , Rett Syndrome (MECP2) Duplication/Deletion Analysis
Informed Consent Required: Yes
Medicare ABN Required: Yes
Technical Information
Utility: Detects sequence variations and deletions in the MECP2 gene. Note: Also detects MECP2 duplications in males.
Methodology: DNA Sequencing and Multiplex-Ligation Probe Amplification (MLPA)
Reference Value: No sequence variation, duplication or deletion detected
Patents: 6,709,817, 7,670,773
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(6), 83900(1), 83901(14), 83904(6), 83909(7), 83912(1), 83914(16)
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: 10 ml
Collection Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Shipping Conditions: Room temperature, avoid freezing
Test Turnaround: 14-21 days
Canada US