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Ataxia, Complete Dominant Evaluation
Test Code93240
CPT Codes
81401 (x10), 81403, 81406 (x2), 81407, 81408, 81479<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
10 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Minimum Volume
8 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 10 days
Refrigerated: 10 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 10 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Repeat Expansion Detection by Polymerase Chain Reaction • Next Generation Sequencing • Southern Blot
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
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
This test includes 10 repeat expansion tests and 16 genes sequenced that identifies mutations and repeat expansions associated with autosomal dominant forms of ataxia. Smaller panels of its components are also available.