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ATHENA #235 TTR DNA SEQUENCE TEST
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Test Code
ATHENA #235
Alias/See Also
ATHENA #235, TTR DNA SEQUENCING
CPT Codes
81404
Preferred Specimen
WHOLE BLOOD
Minimum Volume
8mLs
Instructions
DRAW 2 LAV TOP TUBES AND SEND TO LAB. TEST IS ORDERED TO QUEST TC 14759 TO ATHENA TC 235 SEND WHOLE BLOOD TO QUEST.*** HAS TO BE APPROVED BY PATHOLOGIST PRIOR TO SENDING OUT!!!
Transport Container
ORIGINAL TUBES
Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 10 days, Refrigerated: 10 days, Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Sanger Sequencing
Report Available
14-28 days
Reference Range
No sequence variants detected
Clinical Significance
Detects sequence variants in the Transthyretin (TTR) gene
Typical Presentation: Individuals may present with one or more of distal limb sensory motor neuropathy, autonomic neuropathy, nephropathy, cardiopathy, arrhythmias, gastrointestinal abnormalities and carpal tunnel syndrome
Higher blood volumes ensure adequate DNA quantity, which varies with WBC, specimen condition, and need for confirmatory testing.
Typical Presentation: Individuals may present with one or more of distal limb sensory motor neuropathy, autonomic neuropathy, nephropathy, cardiopathy, arrhythmias, gastrointestinal abnormalities and carpal tunnel syndrome
Higher blood volumes ensure adequate DNA quantity, which varies with WBC, specimen condition, and need for confirmatory testing.
Performing Laboratory
ATHENA DIAGNOSTICS 200 Forest Street, 2nd Floor Marlborough, MA 01752 Phone (508) 756-2886
Additional Information
TTR DNA SEQUENCING TEST
