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Athena #603 Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Evaluation
Test Code603
CPT Codes
81404(3), 81405(5), 81406(2), 81408(1), 81479(1)
Includes
Calpain 3 DNA Sequencing Test, CAPN3 Deletion Analysis, Caveolin 3 DNA Sequencing Test, Dysferlin DNA Sequencing Test, FKRP DNA Sequencing Test, MYOT DNA Sequencing Test, SGCA Deletion Test, SGCA DNA Sequencing Test, SGCB DNA Sequencing Test, SGCD DNA Seq
Preferred Specimen
whole blood
Minimum Volume
20 mL
Instructions
Ship same day. Must arrive at Athena on a weekday.
Transport Container
lav(EDTA)
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated
Methodology
DNA Sequencing, MLPA
Report Available
5-6 days
Reference Range
No sequence alteration detected in the CAPN3, DYSF, CAV3, FKRP, LMNA, MYOT, SGCA, B, D and G genes and no deletions detected in the CAPN3, SGCA and G genes
Clinical Significance
Detects mutations in the CAPN3, DYSF, CAV3, FKRP, LMNA, MYOT, SGCA, B, D and G genes and deletions in the CAPN3, SGCA and G genes
