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KNOWN MTDNA VARIANT(S) BY NGS, GENEDX |
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ORDERING INFORMATION: |
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB4154 Geisinger Epic ID: 168640 | |
SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
EDTA whole blood (preferred) OR two (2) buccal swabs | |
Preferred collection container: |
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Alternate Collection Container: |
Buccal swab kit
3 mL lavender-top (K2 EDTA) tube
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Specimen required: |
2-5 mL whole blood OR two (2) buccal swabs | |
| SPECIMEN PROCESSING |
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Transport temperature: |
Refrigerated. | |
Specimen stability: |
Refrigerated: 7 days. | |
TEST DETAILS |
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CPT code(s): |
81402 x 2 | |
| Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed. The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. | ||
Methodology: |
Next Generation Sequencing |
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Synonyms: |
GeneDx code 453
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Clinical significance: |
Carrier testing for a specific mutation previously identified in a family Clinical laboratory confirmation of one or more mutations identified in a research laboratory | |