Connexin32 DNA Sequencing Test

Test Code
6510


CPT Codes
81403

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
This genetic test requires provider confirmation that patient informed consent has been received if the ordering provider is located in AK, AZ, DE, FL, GA, IA, MA, MN, MT, NV, NH, NJ, NY, OR, SC, SD, or VT or testing is performed in MA.


Preferred Specimen
10 mL whole blood collected in ACD-A solution (yellow-top) tube


Minimum Volume
10 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Whole blood collected in: ACD-B solution (yellow-top) tube, or EDTA (lavender-top) tube


Instructions
Transport overnight express at room temperature. Do not transport refrigerated or frozen. Sample must arrive in Chantilly Monday through Thursday a.m. within 24 hours of collection.


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable


Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction • Deoxyribonucleic Acid Sequencing

Setup Schedule
Set up: Thurs, Fri; Report available: 23 days


Reference Range
No sequence variation detected


Clinical Significance
Disease(s) tested for: Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Type 1X (CMT1X/CMTX)


Performing Laboratory
Athena Diagnostics, Inc.
200 Forest Street, 2nd Floor
Marlborough, MA 01752



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.