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Test Catalog
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SCA12 (PPP2R2B) DNA Test |
#285 |
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| Type of Disorder: |
Movement Disorders |
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| Typical Presentation: |
Tremor of arms and head, mild ataxia, dysmetria, hyperreflexia. |
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| Indications for Testing: |
Clinical features consistent with those of Ataxia |
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| Disease(s) tested for: |
Spinocerebellar ataxia 12 |
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| Test Details |
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| Test Code: |
285 |
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| Profiles that contain this test: |
Autosomal Dominant Ataxia Evaluation, Complete Ataxia Evaluation
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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: |
Detect repeat expansions in SCA12 gene |
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| Methodology: |
PCR |
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| Reference Value: |
No repeat expansions 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(1), 83909(1), 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: |
Ship room temperature, avoid freezing |
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| Test Turnaround: |
21 days |
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