Athena #142 Rett Syndrome (MECP2) DNA Sequencing Test

Test Code
142


CPT Codes
81302(1)

Preferred Specimen
whole blood


Minimum Volume
10 mL


Transport Container
lavender top (EDTA)


Transport Temperature
room temp ship within 24 hours


Specimen Stability
Refrigerate


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


Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and DNA Sequencing

Setup Schedule
M-Th


Report Available
7-14 days


Reference Range
No mutation detected




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.