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Athena #517 Melas mtDNA Evaluation

Message
no informed consent needed.


Test Code
517


CPT Codes
81401(1)

Preferred Specimen
whole blood


Minimum Volume
10 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Tissue 100mg Collection Tube: Cryovial Muscle must be frozen immediately and stored at -70? celsius or lower.


Transport Container
lav(EDTA)


Transport Temperature
refrigerated


Specimen Stability
refrigerated


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


Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (RFLP)

Reference Range
No mutation detected


Clinical Significance
Detects six mtDNA point mutations linked to MELAS syndrome




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.