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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
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| Informed Consent 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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| 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(8), 83904(8), 83909(8), 83912(1) |
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| CPT 2013: |
81405(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: |
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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