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DMD Duplication/Deletion Test
Test Code93015
CPT Codes
81161<br /> Restricted Client 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
Pediatric (0-3 Years): 2 mL
Minimum Volume
6 mL • Pediatric: 1 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Pediatric: 2 mL whole blood
Instructions
Informed Consent required
Ship room temperature; avoid freezing
Ship room temperature; avoid freezing
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 10 days
Refrigerated: 10 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 10 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Sample volume is less than published minimum volume • Incorrect sample type received • Sample drawn and shipped beyond published stability • Name or ID on the sample does not match the information provided on the requisition, or does not have 2 valid identifiers
Methodology
Dosage Analysis
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 the FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Varies; Report available: 21-28 days
Reference Range
Negative