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Complete Dejerine-Sottas Neuropathy Evaluation #286
Type of Disorder: Peripheral Neuropathy
Typical Presentation: Children with a severe hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy, NCVs are usually < 38 m/s and the symptoms are symmetric
Disease(s) tested for: Dejerine-Sottas syndrome, Hereditary Motor Sensory Neuropathy, Type 3
Test Details
Test Code: 286
Profile includes: EGR2 DNA Sequencing Test, Myelin Protein Zero (MPZ) DNA Sequencing Test, Periaxin DNA Sequencing Test, PMP22 DNA Sequencing Test
Informed Consent Required: Yes
Medicare ABN Required: No
Special Notes: N/A
Technical Information
Utility: Detects sequence variations in the PMP22, MPZ (P0), EGR2 and Periaxin genes
Methodology: Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and DNA sequencing
Reference Value: No sequence variation detected
CPT Code(s): 83891(1), 83898(24), 83904(27), 83909(1), 83912(1)
Patents: 5,876,927, 7,273,698
Shipping Considerations
Preferred Specimen Requirements
Type: Whole blood
Minimum Volume: 20ml
Collection Tube: Lavender (EDTA)
Storage Conditions: Room temperature, avoid freezing
Shipping Conditions: Overnight, room temperature
Test Turnaround: 14-21 days
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