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Test Catalog
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| Type of Disorder: |
Parkinsonism |
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| Typical Presentation: |
This assay should only be ordered for individuals with symptoms of parkinsonism (resting tremor, cogwheel rigidity, postural instability, bradykinesia) |
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| Disease(s) tested for: |
Early-onset Parkinson disease, Parkin disease |
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| Test Details |
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| Test Code: |
540 |
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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 report interpretation, please contact Athena's genetic counselors or lab directors. |
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| Technical Information |
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| Utility: |
Detects mutations in the parkin gene |
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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(12), 83904(12), 83909(12), 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: |
14-21 days |
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