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Athena #639 Primary Dystonia Evaluation

Test Code
639


CPT Codes
81400(1), 81404(1)

Includes
Dystonia (DYT1) DNA Test, THAP1 (DYT6) DNA Sequencing Test


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
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Fragment Analysis, DNA Sequencing

Report Available
28 days


Reference Range
No mutations or deletions detected


Clinical Significance
Detection for mutations to THAP1 and deletions to TOR1A




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.