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Test Catalog
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ARX DNA Sequencing Test (Epilepsy) |
#657 |
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| Type of Disorder: |
Epilepsy |
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| Typical Presentation: |
Individuals less than 3 months of age with intractable seizures, especially tonic spasms and infantile spasms, intellectual disability |
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| Indications for Testing: |
See Typical Presentation, as well as female family members of affected individuals |
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| Disease(s) tested for: |
Early infantile epileptic encephalopathy |
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| Test Details |
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| Test Code: |
657 |
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| Profiles that contain this test: |
ARX Evaluation (Epilepsy), Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy (EIEE) Evaluation
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| Informed Consent Required: |
No |
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| Technical Information |
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| Utility: |
Detects mutations in ARX gene |
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| Methodology: |
DNA Sequencing |
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| Reference Value: |
No sequence alteration detected |
| 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), 83904(8), 83909(8), 83912(1) |
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| CPT 2013: |
81404(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 room temperature, avoid freezing |
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| Test Turnaround: |
14-28 days |
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