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Test Catalog
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Early-Onset Parkinsonism Evaluation |
#550 |
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| Type of Disorder: |
Movement Disorders |
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| Typical Presentation: |
Parkinsonism (resting tremor, cogwheel rigidity, postural instability, bradykinesia) |
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| Test Details |
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| Test Code: |
550 |
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| Profile includes: |
Parkin DNA Test , PINK1 DNA Sequencing Test
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| Informed Consent Required: |
Yes |
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| Medicare ABN Required: |
Yes |
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| Special Notes: |
For clinical support on test ordering or result interpretation, please contact Athena's genetic counselors or lab directors.
Click here for information on the Complete Parkinsonism Evaluation, #555. |
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| Technical Information |
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| Utility: |
Detects mutations in the Parkin and PINK1 genes |
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| Methodology: |
DNA Sequencing and Quantitative PCR |
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| Reference Value: |
No sequence alteration detected, no duplication/deletion detected |
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| CPT Code(s): |
83891(1), 83898(20), 83904(20), 83909(1), 83912(1) |
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| Patents: |
N/A |
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| Shipping Considerations |
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| Preferred Specimen Requirements |
| Type: |
Whole blood |
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20ml |
| Collection Tube: |
Lavender top (EDTA) |
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| Storage Conditions: |
Refrigerate |
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| Shipping Conditions: |
Room temperature. Ship within 24 hours, Monday-Thursday only. |
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| Test Turnaround: |
4-6 Weeks |
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