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Test Catalog
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Complete Parkinsonism Evaluation |
#555 |
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| Type of Disorder: |
Parkinsonism |
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| Typical Presentation: |
Parkinsonism (resting tremor, cogwheel rigidity, postural instability, bradykinesia) |
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| Disease(s) tested for: |
Parkin disease |
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| Test Details |
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| Test Code: |
555 |
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| Profile includes: |
Parkin DNA Test , PINK1 DNA Sequencing Test, LRRK2 DNA Test
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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 interpretation, please contact Athena's genetic counselors or lab directors.
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| Technical Information |
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| Utility: |
Detects sequence variations in the Parkin, PINK1 and LRRK2 genes. Specifically, the LRRK2 portion of this Evaluation will detect variations in three codons. These codons are the 1441 on exon 31, the 2019 and 2020 on exon 41. |
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| Methodology: |
DNA Sequencing and Quantitative PCR |
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| Reference Value: |
No sequence variations detected |
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| CPT Code(s): |
83891(1), 83898(22), 83901(12), 83904(22), 83909(1), 83912(1) |
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| Shipping Considerations |
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| Preferred Specimen Requirements |
| Type: |
Whole blood |
| Minimum Volume: |
20 ml |
| Collection Tube: |
Lavender top (EDTA) |
| Stability: |
Refrigerate, Room temperature. Ship within 24 hours, Monday-Thursday only. |
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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: |
4-6 weeks |
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