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Spastin (SPG4) DNA Sequencing Test #530
Type of Disorder: Motor Neuron Disease
Typical Presentation: Slowly progressive lower extremity weakness and spasticity
Disease(s) tested for: Autosomal Dominant Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia
Test Details
Test Code: 530
Profiles that contain this test: Autosomal Dominant Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia Evaluation, Complete Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia Evaluation
Informed Consent Required: Yes
Medicare ABN Required: Yes
Special Notes: The Complete Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia Evaluation (#527) is recommended unless a family member's mutation has been confirmed by prior molecular tests.
Technical Information
Utility: Detects mutations in the SPG4 gene
Methodology: Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and DNA sequencing
Reference Value: No mutation detected
Patents: 6,924,126
CPT Coding
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.
Stacked CPT Code(s): 83891(1), 83898(18), 83904(18), 83909(18), 83912(1)
Shipping Considerations
Please label each specimen tube with two forms of patient identification. These forms of identification must also appear on the requisition form.
Preferred Specimen Requirements
Type: Whole blood
Minimum Volume: 10ml
Collection Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Alternate Specimen Requirements
Type: Whole blood
Minimum Volume: 10ml
Collection Tube: yellow top, ACD-A
Storage Conditions: Refrigerate
Shipping Conditions: Room temperature, avoid freezing. Ship within 24 hours, Monday - Thursday only.
Test Turnaround: 4-6 weeks
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