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Familial DNA Sequence Evaluation #185
Type of Disorder: Family Testing
Indications for Testing: Family members of patients with known DNA sequence variants
Test Details
Test Code: 185
Informed Consent Required: Yes
Medicare ABN Required: Yes
Technical Information
Utility: Evaluates individual exons of genes for known mutations
Methodology: PCR and DNA Sequencing
Reference Value: No mutations detected
CPT Code(s): 83891(1), 83898(1), 83904(1), 83912(1)
Shipping Considerations
Preferred Specimen Requirements
Type: Whole blood
Minimum Volume: 10 ml
Collection Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Storage Conditions: Refrigerate
Shipping Conditions: Ship overnight
Test Turnaround: Please see the gene being tested
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