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Test Catalog
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Entrapment Neuropathy Evaluation |
#296 |
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| Type of Disorder: |
Peripheral Neuropathy |
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| Typical Presentation: |
Weakness and pain with motor or sensory disturbances indicative of a focal or multifocal compression neuropathy |
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| Disease(s) tested for: |
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, Type 1A (CMT1A), HNPP, Amyloidosis, Multifocal Neuropathy (MFN) |
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| Test Details |
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| Test Code: |
296 |
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| Profile includes: |
Amyloidosis Evaluation (TTR), PMP22 DNA Sequencing Test, PMP22 Duplication/Deletion DNA Test
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| Informed Consent Required: |
Yes |
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| Medicare ABN Required: |
No |
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| Special Notes: |
N/A |
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| Technical Information |
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| Utility: |
Detects duplications, deletions, and sequence variations in the PMP22 gene and sequence variations in Transthyretin gene |
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| Methodology: |
Multiplex Ligation-dependent Probe Amplification, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), and DNA sequencing |
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| Reference Value: |
No sequence variation detected |
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| Patents: |
5,306,616, 5,645,993, 5,780,223 |
| 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(7), 83900(1), 83901(17), 83904(7), 83909(8), 83912(1), 83914(19)
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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 (EDTA) |
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| Storage Conditions: |
Room temperature, avoid freezing |
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| Shipping Conditions: |
Overnight, room temperature |
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| Test Turnaround: |
14-21 days |
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