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Test Catalog
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SH3TC2 DNA Sequencing Test |
#224 |
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| Type of Disorder: |
Peripheral Neuropathy |
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| Typical Presentation: |
Characterized clinically by frequent and severe scoliosis, Nerve biopsy shows extended formation of Schwann cells and onion bulbs consisting only of basal membranes, Mean NCV 22 m/s |
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| Disease(s) tested for: |
Charcot-Marie-Tooth diseas, Type 4C |
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| Test Details |
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| Test Code: |
224 |
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| Profiles that contain this test: |
Complete CMT Evaluation, Partial CMT Evaluation - Demyelinating Only, Partial CMT Evaluation - Recessive Only
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| Informed Consent Required: |
Yes |
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| Medicare ABN Required: |
No |
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| Technical Information |
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| Utility: |
Detects mutations in the SH3TC2 gene |
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| Methodology: |
DNA Sequencing, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) |
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| Reference Value: |
No sequence variation detected |
| 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(21), 83904(21), 83909(21), 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: |
20 mL |
| Collection Tube: |
Lavender top (EDTA) |
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| Storage Conditions: |
Room temperature, avoid freezing |
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| Shipping Conditions: |
Room temperature, ship same day. Must arrive at Athena within 48 hours after blood is drawn. |
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| Test Turnaround: |
14-21 days |
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