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Test Catalog
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| Type of Disorder: |
Neuromuscular Disorders |
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| Typical Presentation: |
First symptoms of XL EDMD are generally contractures, weakness and difficulty in running. Muscle weakness and disease course less severe than AD EDMD. |
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| Disease(s) tested for: |
Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy |
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| Test Details |
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| Test Code: |
567 |
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| Profiles that contain this test: |
Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy Evaluation
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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 EMD gene
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| Methodology: |
DNA sequencing
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| Reference Value: |
No sequence alteration detected in EMD
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| 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(6), 83904(6), 83909(6), 83912(1) |
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| Tiered CPT Code(s): |
81406 |
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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: |
3-4 weeks |
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