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Test Catalog
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Calpain 3 DNA Sequencing Test |
#563 |
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| Type of Disorder: |
Neuromuscular Disorders |
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| Typical Presentation: |
Face-sparing, proximal > distal progressive myopathy with elevated CK. Age of onset ranges from infancy to late adulthood. May involve cardiac or respiratory complications. |
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| Disease(s) tested for: |
LGMD2A, Calpainopathy |
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| Test Details |
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| Test Code: |
563 |
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| Profiles that contain this test: |
CAPN3 Evaluation, 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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| Technical Information |
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| Utility: |
Detects sequence variations in the CAPN3 gene |
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| Methodology: |
DNA sequencing |
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| Reference Value: |
No sequence variations 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(22), 83904(22), 83909(22), 83912(1) |
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| Tiered CPT Code(s): |
81406 |
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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 top |
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| Storage Conditions: |
Must be refrigerated |
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| Shipping Conditions: |
Ship at room temperature or on ice pack. Ship Monday - Thursday only. |
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| Test Turnaround: |
4-6 weeks |
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