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Test Catalog
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TSC1 DNA Sequencing Test |
#521 |
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| Type of Disorder: |
Epilepsy |
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| Typical Presentation: |
Any combination of seizures, developmental delay, skin lesions, cortical tubers and hamartomas in various parts of the body |
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| Disease(s) tested for: |
Tuberous Sclerosis |
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| Test Details |
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| Test Code: |
521 |
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| Profiles that contain this test: |
Complete Tuberous Sclerosis Evaluation
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| Informed Consent Required: |
Yes |
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| Medicare ABN Required: |
Yes |
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| Special Notes: |
Unless a family member has been confirmed by prior testing, it is recommended that this test be done as part of the Complete Tuberous Sclerosis Evaluation, #520 |
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| Technical Information |
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| Utility: |
Detects sequence variations in TSC1 gene |
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| Methodology: |
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and DNA sequencing |
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| Reference Value: |
No sequence variation detected |
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| Patents: |
6,326,483, 6,548,258 |
| 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(23), 83904(23), 83909(23), 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: |
20ml |
| Collection Tube: |
Lavender top (EDTA) |
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| Storage Conditions: |
Room temperature |
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| Shipping Conditions: |
Room temperature, avoid freezing. Ship same day, must arrive Monday - Friday. |
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| Test Turnaround: |
21-28 days |
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