Athena #040 Park2 dna del/dup

Message
Complete Parkinsonism Evaluation. (Parkinson's disease)


Test Code
40


CPT Codes
81405(1)

Preferred Specimen
Whole Blood


Minimum Volume
10 mL


Transport Container
Lavender top (EDTA)


Transport Temperature
room temperature


Specimen Stability
Refrigerate


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


Report Available
21-28 days


Clinical Significance
"Cardinal symptoms of Parkinsonism, including resting tremor, postural instability, rigidity, and bradykinesia. Atypical features may also be present, such as depression, dementia, and hallucinations.

Juvenile-Onset PD regardless of family history, Early Onset PD with atypical parkinsonism, Early Onset PD with a positive family history, and Late Onset PD with a positive family history
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