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SHOX DHPLC

Test Code
500110


Alias/See Also
Short Stature Homeobox


CPT Codes
81479

Preferred Specimen
"Whole blood
3 mL
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Minimum Volume
1 mL


Transport Container
"Lavender-top (EDTA) tube
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Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
"Maintain specimen at room temperature. Stable refrigerated for seven days.
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Methodology
Denaturing high-pressure liquid chromatography (DHPLC)

Clinical Significance
"Identifies mutations causing short stature releated to SHOX deficiency. SHOX deficiency is an indication for somatotropin (Humatrope®).
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