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Myelin Protein Zero (MPZ) DNA Sequencing Test
Test Code120811
CPT Codes
81405
Preferred Specimen
8 mL whole blood collected in EDTA (lavender-top) tubes
Pediatric (0-3 Years): 2 mL whole blood
Pediatric (0-3 Years): 2 mL whole blood
Minimum Volume
6 mL • Pediatric: 1 mL
Instructions
Please label each specimen tube with two forms of patient identification. These forms of identification must also appear on the requisition form.
Shipping conditions: Avoid freezing. Must arrive Monday through Friday.
Note: 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.
Shipping conditions: Avoid freezing. Must arrive Monday through Friday.
Note: 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.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 10 days
Refrigerated: 10 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 10 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Next Generation Sequencing
Setup Schedule
Set up: Varies; Report available: 21-28 days
Reference Range
No sequence variation detected
Clinical Significance
Test detects sequence variations in the Myelin Protein Zero gene.
Performing Laboratory
Athena Diagnostics, Inc.
200 Forest Street, 2nd Floor
Marlborough, MA 01752
