PLCE1 DNA Sequencing Test

Test Code
92925


CPT Codes
81407<br /> Limited Access Code

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
This germline genetic test requires physician attestation that patient consent has been received if ordering medical facility is located in AK, DE, FL, GA, IA, MA, MN, NV, NJ, NY, OR, SD or VT or test is performed in MA.


Preferred Specimen
8 mL whole blood collected in two EDTA (lavender-top) tubes
Pediatric (0-3 years): 2 mL


Minimum Volume
6 mL • Pediatric: 1 mL


Instructions
Informed consent is required.

Ship overnight at room temperature (specimen arrival must be less than 24 hrs after collection); ship Monday through Thursday only.

Higher blood volumes ensure adequate DNA quantity, which varies with WBC, specimen condition, and need for confirmatory testing. Patients, 0-3 years have higher WBC, yielding more DNA per mL of blood.

Please label each specimen tube with two forms of patient identification. These forms of identification must also appear on the requisition form.


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 10 days
Refrigerated: 10 days
Frozen: Unacceptable


Methodology
Sanger Sequencing

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Athena Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule
Set up: Varies; Report available: 14-28 days


Reference Range
No sequence variation detected


Clinical Significance
Detects sequence variants in the plce1 gene in patients with an early onset nephrotic syndrome characterized by diffuse mesangial sclerosis histology.




The CPT Codes provided in this document 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 payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.