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Test Catalog
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SCNN1B DNA Sequencing Test |
#745 |
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| Type of Disorder: |
Monogenic Hypertension |
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| Typical Presentation: |
Phenotype depends on nature of mutation. |
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| Disease(s) tested for: |
Pseudohypoaldosteronism Type 1, Liddle's syndrome |
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| Test Details |
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| Test Code: |
745 |
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| Profiles that contain this test: |
Liddle's Syndrome Evaluation, Monogenic Hypertension Evaluation, Pseudohypoaldosteronism Type 1 Evaluation
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| Informed Consent Required: |
Yes |
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| Technical Information |
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| Utility: |
Detects mutations in the SCNN1B gene |
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| Methodology: |
DNA sequencing |
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| Reference Value: |
No sequence variation 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(12), 83904(12), 83909(12), 83912(1) |
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| CPT 2013: |
81406(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 (Pediatric minimum: 2 ml) |
| Collection Tube: |
Lavender top (EDTA) |
| Stability: |
Hemolysis may compromise DNA recovery and integrity after 48 hrs |
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| Storage Conditions: |
Refrigerate |
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| Shipping Conditions: |
Ship room temperature, avoid freezing |
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| Test Turnaround: |
2-4 weeks |
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