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Entrapment Neuropathy Evaluation #296
Type of Disorder: Peripheral Neuropathy
Typical Presentation: Weakness and pain with motor or sensory disturbances indicative of a focal or multifocal compression neuropathy
Disease(s) tested for: Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, Type 1A (CMT1A), HNPP, Amyloidosis, Multifocal Neuropathy (MFN)
Test Details
Test Code: 296
Profile includes: PMP22 DNA Sequencing Test, PMP22 Duplication/Deletion DNA Test, Amyloidosis Evaluation (TTR)
Informed Consent Required: Yes
Medicare ABN Required: No
Special Notes: N/A
Technical Information
Utility: Detects duplications, deletions, and sequence variations in the PMP22 gene and sequence variations in Transthyretin gene
Methodology: Multiplex Ligation-dependent Probe Amplification, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), and DNA sequencing
Reference Value: No sequence variation detected
CPT Code(s): 83891(1), 83896(8), 83898(7), 83900(1), 83901(6), 83904(7), 83909(1), 83912(1)
Patents: 5,306,616, 5,780,223, & 5,645,993
Shipping Considerations
Preferred Specimen Requirements
Type: Whole blood
Minimum Volume: 20ml
Collection Tube: Lavender (EDTA)
Storage Conditions: Room temperature, avoid freezing
Shipping Conditions: Overnight, room temperature
Test Turnaround: 14-21 days
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