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Complete HNPP Evaluation

Test Code
15590


CPT Codes
81324, 81325<br><strong>CPT coding may differ dependent on payer rules which may impact prior authorization testing.</strong><br><strong>Please direct any questions regarding CPT coding to the payer being billed.</strong>

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
This germline genetic test requires physician attestation that patient consent has been received if ordering medical facility is located in AK, DE, FL, GA, IA, MA, MN, NV, NJ, NY, OR, SD or VT or test is performed in MA.


Preferred Specimen
8 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Pediatric (0-3 Years): 2 mL


Minimum Volume
6 mL • Pediatric: 1 mL pediatric


Instructions
Immediate shipping is recommended to optimize DNA quality and quantity.

Note: Higher blood volumes ensure adequate DNA quantity, which varies with WBC, specimen condition, and need for confirmatory testing. Patients, 0-3 years have higher WBC, yielding more DNA per mL of blood.


Transport Container

EDTA (lavender-top) tube



Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 10 days
Refrigerated: 10 days
Frozen: Unacceptable


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


Methodology
Next Generation Sequencing • Multiplex Ligation-dependent Probe Amplification (MLPA)

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Athena Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range
See Laboratory Report


Clinical Significance
Detects duplications/deletions and sequence variations in the PMP22 gene.


Performing Laboratory
Athena Diagnostics, Inc.
200 Forest Street 2nd Floor
Marlborough, MA 01752-3023



Last Updated: November 6, 2024


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.