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FGF23 (Hypophosphatemic Rickets) DNA Sequencing Test #856
Typical Presentation: Hypophosphatemia and osteomalacia, bone deformities and short stature if onset during childhood
Indications for Testing: Progressive bowing of legs in a child more than 18 months of age with normal vitamin D levels and marked hypophosphatemia<br>Hypophosphatemia and hyperphosphaturia in the presence of inappropriately normal vitamin D levels at any age<br>Family history of hypophosphatemic rickets or hypophosphatemic osteomalacia
Disease(s) tested for: Hypophosphatemic Rickets
Test Details
Test Code: 856
Profiles that contain this test: Hypophosphatemic Rickets Evaluation
Informed Consent Required: Yes
Medicare ABN Required: Yes
Technical Information
Utility: Detects mutations (including point mutations, deletions, insertions, and rearrangements) in the coding sequences of FGF23
Methodology: Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), DNA sequencing of entire protein coding region of gene
Reference Value: No mutation detected
CPT Code(s): 83891(1), 83898(4), 83904(4), 83909(1), 83912(1)
Shipping Considerations
Preferred Specimen Requirements
Type: Whole blood
Minimum Volume: 10 mL (pediatric minimum: 2 mL)
Collection Tube: Yellow or lavender top
Stability: Hemolysis may compromise DNA recovery and integrity after 48 hrs
Storage Conditions: For short periods (until shipped) at 4°C
Shipping Conditions: Overnight at room temperature (specimen arrival must be less than 24 hrs after collection); ship Monday through Thursday only
Test Turnaround: 2 - 8 weeks
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