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FSHD DNA Test #405
Type of Disorder: Neuromuscular Disorders
Typical Presentation: Slowly progressive asymmetric wasting of muscles of the face, shoulder and upper arms
Disease(s) tested for: Facioscalpulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD)
Test Details
Test Code: 405
Informed Consent Required: Yes
Medicare ABN Required: Yes
Special Notes: N/A
Technical Information
Utility: Detects deletions on chromosome 4q35 associated with FSHD
Methodology: Pulsed Field Gel Electrophoresis and Southern blot
Reference Value: Normal: restriction fragment length 41 and 330 kb
CPT Code(s): 83891(1), 83892(2), 83894(1), 83896(1), 83897(1), 83907(1), 83912(1)
Patents: N/A
Shipping Considerations
Preferred Specimen Requirements
Type: Whole blood
Minimum Volume: 20ml
Collection Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Storage Conditions: Room temperature, avoid freezing
Shipping Conditions: Room temperature, avoid freezing. Ship same day, must arrive Monday - Friday.
Test Turnaround: 14-21 days
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