ADmark® PSEN1 DNA Sequencing Test

Test Code

93063

CPT Codes
81405<br /> This test is not available for New York patient testing<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 an EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Minimum Volume

6 mL

Instructions

Note: Athena does not perform this test for individuals under the age of 18

Stability restrictions: Athena accepts specimens for this test Monday through Thursday only.

Higher blood volumes ensure adequate DNA quantity, which varies with WBC, specimen condition, and need for confirmatory testing.

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

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

Methodology
Next Generation 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 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. 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

No sequence variation detected

Clinical Significance

Detects sequence variations in the presenilin 1 (PS-1) gene.

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.