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Test Catalog
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MR-1 (PNKD) DNA Sequencing Test |
#617 |
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| Type of Disorder: |
Movement Disorders |
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| Typical Presentation: |
Dystonia, Chorea, Athetosis, and Ballismus |
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| Indications for Testing: |
Symptoms of consistent with PNKD which include unilateral or bilateral involuntary movements, dystonic posturing with choreic and ballistic movements |
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| Disease(s) tested for: |
Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia |
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| Test Details |
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| Test Code: |
617 |
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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: |
Detection for mutations MR-1 |
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| Methodology: |
DNA Sequencing |
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| Reference Value: |
No mutations to the MR-1 gene |
| 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(10), 83904(10), 83909(10), 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: |
6 mL |
| Collection Tube: |
Lavender top (EDTA) |
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| Storage Conditions: |
Do not freeze, refrigerate |
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| Shipping Conditions: |
Room tempature avoid freezing |
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| Test Turnaround: |
21 days |
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