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Monogenic Diabetes (MODY) Evaluation #885
Type of Disorder: Diabetes
Typical Presentation: Non-ketotic hyperglycemia in non-obese individuals of any age
Indications for Testing: Non-ketotic insulin-sensitive hyperglycemia in individuals of any age; Family history of diabetes
Disease(s) tested for: Maturity-Onset Diabetes of Young (MODY)
Test Details
Test Code: 885
Profile includes: GCK (MODY2) DNA Sequencing and DeletionTest, HNF4A (MODY1) DNA Sequencing and Deletion Test, IPF1 (MODY4) DNA Sequencing Test, TCF1 (MODY3) DNA Sequencing and Deletion Test, TCF2 (MODY5) DNA Sequencing and Deletion Test
Informed Consent Required: Yes
Special Notes: The Complete MODY Evaluation no longer includes negative reflex to CEL DNA Mutation Analysis. The CEL (MODY8) DNA Mutation Analysis may be ordered individually as test code 837.
Technical Information
Utility: Detects deletions in the HNF4A, GCK, HNF1A, HNF1B genes and mutations in the HNF4A, GCK, HNF1A, HNF1B and IPF1
Methodology: DNA sequencing, Multiplex Ligation-dependent Probe Amplification
Reference Value: No sequence variation or deletion detected
Patents: 5,541,060, 5,616,483, 5,827,683, 6,187,533, 6,274,310
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(42), 83900(1), 83901(48), 83904(42), 83909(43), 83912(1), 83914(50)
CPT 2013: 81405(1), 81406(2), 81479(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 (pediatric minimum: 2mL)
Collection Tube: Yellow or lavender top
Stability: Hemolysis may compromise DNA recovery and integrity after 48 hrs
Storage Conditions: For short periods (until shipped) at 4?C
Shipping Conditions: Overnight at room temperature (specimen arrival must be less than 24 hrs after collection); ship Monday through Thursday only
Test Turnaround: 28 days
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