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Test Catalog
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SGCA, B, D, G DNA Sequencing Test |
#568 |
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| Type of Disorder: |
Neuromuscular Disorders |
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| Typical Presentation: |
Proximal muscles of the lower extremities are affected early followed by gradual weakness of the shoulder girdle muscles with consequent scapular winging. |
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| Disease(s) tested for: |
Sarcoglycanopathy |
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| Test Details |
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| Test Code: |
568 |
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| Profiles that contain this test: |
Limb Girdle 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 SGCA, B, D and G genes
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| Methodology: |
DNA sequencing
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| Reference Value: |
No sequence alteration detected in SGCA, B, D and G |
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| CPT Code(s): |
83891(1), 83898(29), 83904(29), 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 |
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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: |
5-6 weeks |
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