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Test Catalog
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CNTNAP2 DNA Sequencing Test |
#741 |
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| Type of Disorder: |
Mental Retardation , Autism |
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| Typical Presentation: |
Defining feature includes impaired verbal and nonverbal communication, and restricted and repetitive behavior patterns. |
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| Indications for Testing: |
Negative for Fragile X and Chromosomal Microarray evaluations |
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| Disease(s) tested for: |
Autism |
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| Test Details |
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| Test Code: |
741 |
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| Profiles that contain this test: |
Autism Spectrum Disorders Evaluation
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| Informed Consent Required: |
Yes |
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| Medicare ABN Required: |
Yes |
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| Technical Information |
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| Utility: |
Detects mutations in the CNTNAP2 gene |
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| Methodology: |
DNA Sequencing |
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| Reference Value: |
No sequence variations detected |
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| CPT Code(s): |
83891(1), 83898(24),
83904 (24), 83909(1),
83912(1) |
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| Patents: |
Pending |
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| Shipping Considerations |
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| Preferred Specimen Requirements |
| Type: |
Whole blood |
| Minimum Volume: |
10 ml |
| Collection Tube: |
Lavender top (EDTA) |
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| Shipping Conditions: |
Room temperature, avoid freezing |
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| Test Turnaround: |
14-21 days |
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