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Test Catalog
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Monogenic Hypertension Evaluation |
#749 |
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| Type of Disorder: |
Monogenic Hypertension |
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| Typical Presentation: |
Early onset of hypertension in the presence of a strong family associated with low plasma renin activity (PRA) |
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| Indications for Testing: |
Early onset of hypertension, low plasma renin activity (PRA), low aldosterone |
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| Disease(s) tested for: |
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, Pseudohypoaldosteronism Type 1, Liddle's syndrome, Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess (AME), Monogenic Hypertension |
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| Test Details |
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| Test Code: |
749 |
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| Profile includes: |
SCNN1B DNA Sequencing Test, SCNN1G DNA Sequencing Test, CYP11B1 DNA Sequencing Test, HSD11B2 DNA Sequencing Test
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| Informed Consent Required: |
Yes |
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| Technical Information |
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| Utility: |
Detects mutations in the SCNN1B, SCNN1G, CYP11B1, and HSD11B2 genes |
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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(38), 83904(38), 83909(38), 83912(1) |
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| CPT 2013: |
81404(1), 81405(1), 81406(2) |
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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: |
6-8 weeks |
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