Athena #535 SCN1A DNA Sequencing Test (#573 done complete scn1a eval)

Message
In some cases, Athena may request and perform targeted analysis on the biological parents of the patient to help clarify result interpretation


Test Code
535


CPT Codes
81407(1)

Preferred Specimen
whole blood


Minimum Volume
10 mL


Transport Container
lav(EDTA)


Transport Temperature
Room temp


Specimen Stability
refrigerated


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


Methodology
DNA Sequencing

Report Available
21-28 days


Reference Range
No sequence variation detected


Clinical Significance
Detection of sequence variations in the SCN1A gene




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