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Connexin 30 DNA Test #319
Type of Disorder: Hearing Loss
Typical Presentation: Pediatric sensorineural non-syndromic hearing loss, Pediatric deafness
Indications for Testing: Pediatric sensorineural non-syndromic hearing loss, Pediatric deafness
Disease(s) tested for: Hearing loss, Deafness
Test Details
Test Code: 319
Profiles that contain this test: Connexin Related Deafness Evaluation
Informed Consent Required: Yes
Medicare ABN Required: Yes
Special Notes: A Connexin 30 deletion by itself or in conjunction with a Connexin 26 mutation has been discovered to cause pediatric non-syndromic sensorineural hearing loss.
Technical Information
Utility: Detects a deletion in the GJB6 gene
Methodology: Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Reference Value: No Deletion Detected
CPT Coding
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.
Stacked CPT Code(s): 83891(1), 83894(1), 83898(1), 83912(1)
Shipping Considerations
Please label each specimen tube with two forms of patient identification. These forms of identification must also appear on the requisition form.
Preferred Specimen Requirements
Minimum Volume: 10ml
Collection Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Storage Conditions: Refrigerate, Avoid Freezing
Shipping Conditions: Room temperature, avoid freezing. Ship within 24 hours, Monday -Thursday only
Test Turnaround: 14-21 days
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