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Test Catalog
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SHANK3 DNA Sequencing Test |
#742 |
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| Type of Disorder: |
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: |
742 |
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| Profiles that contain this test: |
Autism Spectrum Disorders Evaluation, Autism Spectrum Disorders Evaluation (old)
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| Informed Consent Required: |
Yes |
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| Medicare ABN Required: |
Yes |
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| Special Notes: |
Sequences 22 of the 23 coding exons, (96% of the gene). Exon 12 is not sequenced. There are no reported sequence variants within Exon 12. |
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| Technical Information |
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| Utility: |
Detects mutations in the SHANK3 gene |
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| Methodology: |
DNA Sequencing |
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| Reference Value: |
No sequence variations 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(30), 83904(30), 83909(30), 83912(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 |
| 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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