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Test Catalog
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FKRP DNA Sequencing Test |
#562 |
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| Type of Disorder: |
Neuromuscular Disorders |
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| Typical Presentation: |
Includes a severe form termed MDC1C and a milder form termed LGMD2I. MDC1C may cause loss of ambulation by the teen years whereas LGMD2I may be relatively benign. |
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| Disease(s) tested for: |
LGMD2I, MDC1C |
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| Test Details |
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| Test Code: |
562 |
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| Profiles that contain this test: |
Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Evaluation
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| Informed Consent Required: |
Yes |
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| Medicare ABN Required: |
Yes |
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| Special Notes: |
N/A |
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| Technical Information |
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| Utility: |
Detects sequence variations in the FKRP gene |
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| Methodology: |
DNA sequencing |
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| Reference Value: |
No sequence variations detected |
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| Patents: |
N/A |
| 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(4), 83904(4), 83909(4), 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: |
15ml |
| Collection Tube: |
Lavender top |
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| Storage Conditions: |
Refrigerate |
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| Shipping Conditions: |
Ship at room temperature or on ice pack. Ship Monday - Thursday only. |
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| Test Turnaround: |
4 to 6 weeks |
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