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Test Catalog
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Evaluation |
#244 |
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| Type of Disorder: |
Peripheral Neuropathy |
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| Typical Presentation: |
Pain and weakness in the arms and hands |
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| Disease(s) tested for: |
Idiopathic Carpal Tunnel Syndrome |
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| Test Details |
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| Test Code: |
244 |
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| Profile includes: |
PMP22 DNA Sequencing Test, PMP22 Duplication/Deletion DNA Test, Amyloidosis Evaluation (TTR)
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| Informed Consent Required: |
Yes |
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| Medicare ABN Required: |
Yes |
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| Special Notes: |
CTS may be caused by many underlying disorders. This profile should assist in the differential diagnosis of idiopathic CTS. It is important to distinguish genetic causes of CTS because they may require different long-term patient management strategies. |
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| Technical Information |
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| Utility: |
Detects duplications/deletions in the PMP22 gene, and sequence variations in the PMP22 and Transthyretin genes |
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| Methodology: |
Pulse Field Gel Electrophoresis, Southern blot and DNA Sequencing |
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| Reference Value: |
No sequence variation detected |
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| CPT Code(s): |
83891(1), 83896(8), 83898(7), 83900(1), 83901(6), 83904(7), 83909(1), 83912(1) |
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| Patents: |
5,306,616, 5,780,223, & 5,645,993 |
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| Shipping Considerations |
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| Preferred Specimen Requirements |
| Type: |
Whole blood |
| Minimum Volume: |
30ml |
| Collection Tube: |
Yellow top, ACD-A |
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| Storage Conditions: |
Room temperature, avoid freezing |
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| Shipping Conditions: |
Overnight, room temperature |
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| Test Turnaround: |
14-21 days |
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