MYOTONIC DYSTROPHY (DM1) COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS

Message
Draw 1 FULL EDTA tube (WHOLE BLOOD)
Specimen sent to URL for testing.


Test Code
LAB1386


Alias/See Also
LAB1386
URL TC: IMM84
MYOTONIC DYSTROPHY DNA
DM1, DMPK Gene
 


CPT Codes
81234

Preferred Specimen
5 mL Lavender (EDTA) - Whole Blood


Minimum Volume
2 ml minimum


Other Acceptable Specimens
Yellow Top (ACD)


Instructions
Neonates 1 ml • Label tube with two identifiers • Store blood at Room Temp until ready to transport • Ship blood at Room Temp. DO NOT FREEZE. CALL BEST COURIER FOR PICKUP AFTER COLLECTION.


Transport Temperature

Refrigerated




Specimen Stability

Refrigerated: 5 days




Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Frozen not acceptable




Methodology

Southern; PCR/CE



Report Available

30 days




Reference Range

Negative; Premutation; Full mutation




Performing Laboratory
OSU-URL



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.