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Test Catalog
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SGCB DNA Sequencing Test |
#051 |
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| Type of Disorder: |
Neuromuscular Disorders |
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| Typical Presentation: |
Proximal muscles of the lower extremities are affected early followed by gradual weakness of the shoulder girdle muscles with consequent scapular winging. |
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| Disease(s) tested for: |
Limb girdle muscular dystrophy, Sarcoglycanopathy, LGMD2E |
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| Test Details |
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| Test Code: |
051 |
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| Profiles that contain this test: |
Complete Sarcoglycans Evaluation, Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Evaluation
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| Informed Consent Required: |
Yes |
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| Medicare ABN Required: |
No |
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| Technical Information |
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| Utility: |
Detects mutations in SGCB gene |
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| Methodology: |
DNA Sequencing |
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| Reference Value: |
No sequence alteration detected in SGCB gene |
| 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(6), 83904(6), 83909(6), 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: |
10 mL |
| Collection Tube: |
Lavender top (EDTA) |
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| Storage Conditions: |
Refrigerate |
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| Shipping Conditions: |
Ship same day. Must arrive at Athena on a weekday. |
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| Test Turnaround: |
28 days |
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