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Test Catalog
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PINK1 DNA Sequencing Test |
#542 |
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| Type of Disorder: |
Parkinsonism |
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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: |
542 |
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| Profiles that contain this test: |
Complete Parkinsonism Evaluation, Early-Onset Parkinsonism Evaluation
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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 contace Athena's genetic counselors or lab directors. |
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| Technical Information |
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| Utility: |
Detects mutations in the PINK1 gene |
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| Methodology: |
DNA Sequencing |
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| Reference Value: |
No sequence alteration detected |
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| CPT Code(s): |
83891(1), 83898(8), 83904(8), 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 |
| Minimum Volume: |
10ml |
| 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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