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ADMark Early Onset Alzheimer's Evaluation- Athena #179
MessageThis test is currently only available in BHS CPRS. If you are a Bedford provider and wish to see this test offered in Bedford CPRS- contact the Bedford Laboratory
Test Code
ALZHEIMER EARLY ONS(O)
Includes
Genes: APP, PSEN1 and PSEN2
Preferred Specimen
Whole Blood- Lavender EDTA - 2 tubes
Minimum Volume
Preferred: 8 mL
Minimum: 6 mL
Minimum: 6 mL
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 10 days
Refrigerated: 10 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 10 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Next Generation Sequencing, Dosage Analysis
Report Available
21-28 days
Reference Range
Provided with patient report in CPRS.
Clinical Significance
Detects sequence variants in the PS-1, PS-2, and APP genes. Detects duplications in the App gene.
Typical Presentation: Progressive dementia with onset before age 65 with a positive family history of early-onset Alzheimer's disease.
Typical Presentation: Progressive dementia with onset before age 65 with a positive family history of early-onset Alzheimer's disease.
Additional Information
Link to Athena Diagnostics Test Catalog
Last Updated: October 20, 2021
