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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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| Informed Consent Required: |
Yes |
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| Medicare ABN Required: |
Yes |
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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 |
| 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(29), 83904(29), 83909(29), 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: |
5-6 weeks |
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