Athena #626 Dystonia (DYT1) DNA

Message
Prenatal testing is available for this test.


Test Code
626


CPT Codes
81400(1)

Preferred Specimen
whole blood


Minimum Volume
10 mL


Instructions
Ship within 24 hours


Transport Container
lav(EDTA)


Transport Temperature
Room Temp


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated


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


Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and Fragment analysis

Setup Schedule
M-Th


Report Available
14-28 days


Reference Range
No GAG deletion detected


Clinical Significance
Detects GAG deletion in DYT1 gene




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.