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FSHD1 SOUTHERN BLOT TEST |
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ORDERING INFORMATION: |
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB2319 Geisinger Epic ID: 35484 | |
SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
Whole blood | |
Preferred collection container: |
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Specimen required: |
10 mL EDTA whole blood; minimum 7 mL. | |
Special notes: |
Only collect specimen Monday through Wednesday at GMC, GWV, GCMC, or GLH. Must arrive at Quest within 24 hours. If specimen will not arrive at Quest within 24 hours, special arrangements must be made with Quest to have sample directly shipped to Athena. | |
| SPECIMEN PROCESSING |
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Transport temperature: |
Room temperature. Avoid freezing. | |
Specimen stability: |
Must arrive at Quest within 24 hours. | |
Rejection criteria: |
Gross hemolysis. | |
TEST DETAILS |
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CPT code(s): |
81404 | |
| 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. | ||
Test includes: |
Facioscalpulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) DNA test. | |
Methodology: |
Pulse Field Gel Electrophoresis Southern Blot |
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Synonyms: |
Facioscalpulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) FSHD DNA test, Landouzy-Dejerine muscular dystrophy, Quest test code 17029 DFSH
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