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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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| 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(20), 83904(20), 83909(1), 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: |
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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