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Test Catalog
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ApoE Genotype Analysis |
#166 |
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| Indications for Testing: |
Any indication other than Alzheimer's Disease. For symptomatic dementia testing, use test code 109. |
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| Test Details |
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| Test Code: |
166 |
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| Informed Consent Required: |
Yes |
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| Medicare ABN Required: |
Yes |
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| Special Notes: |
ApoE genotype only, no interpretation. |
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| Technical Information |
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| Utility: |
Detection of ApoE2, E3, E4 alleles |
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| Methodology: |
Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (RFLP) |
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| Reference Value: |
Presence of ApoE2, E3, E4 alleles |
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| Patents: |
5,508,167, 6,027,896, & 5,716,828 |
| 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), 83892(1), 83894(1), 83898(1), 83912(1)
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| Tiered CPT Code(s): |
81401 |
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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: |
10ml |
| Collection Tube: |
Lavender top (EDTA) |
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| Storage Conditions: |
Room temperature, avoid freezing |
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| Shipping Conditions: |
Room temperature, avoid freezing. Ship within 24 hours of drawing. |
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| Test Turnaround: |
7-14 days |
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