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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 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), 83898(1), 83904(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
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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