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Test Catalog
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Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy Evaluation (Old) |
#569 |
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| Type of Disorder: |
Neuromuscular Disorders |
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| Typical Presentation: |
Progressive skeletal muscle weakening, contractures of major tendons, and potentially fatal cardiac conduction defects. |
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| Disease(s) tested for: |
Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy |
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| Test Details |
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| Test Code: |
569 |
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| Profile includes: |
EMD Sequencing Test, Lamin A/C DNA Sequencing Test
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| Informed Consent Required: |
Yes |
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| Medicare ABN Required: |
Yes |
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| Special Notes: |
This profile is no longer available. It has been upgraded and replaced by the new Complete Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy Evaluation, #669. |
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| Technical Information |
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| Utility: |
Detects mutations in the EMD and LMNA genes |
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| Methodology: |
DNA sequencing |
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| Reference Value: |
No sequence alteration detected in EMD and LMNA |
| 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(17), 83904(17), 83909(1), 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: |
10 mL |
| Collection Tube: |
Lavender top (EDTA) |
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| Storage Conditions: |
Refrigerate |
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| Shipping Conditions: |
Ship same day. Must arrive at Athena on a weekday.
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| Test Turnaround: |
4-5 weeks |
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