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HelpTest ID BLOD1076 Myotonic Dystrophy by PCR
AKA
DM
DM1
Mytonic-protein kinase
Specimen Type/Requirements
Lavender top (EDTA) - Whole blood
No Saturday delivery, store specimen refrigerated and ship on Monday.
Please submit specimen with St. Francis Genetic Consent Form
Test is not affected by hemolysis or lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 10.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 7 days | preferred for transport |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 14 days | |
| Frozen | Not acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
15 days
Methodology
PCR amplication of the variable CTG repeat region and fluorescence size analysis; in conjuction w/Southern Blot analysis of the myotonic protein kinase gene.
Performing Lab
St Francis Genetics
CPT
81234
Reflex 81329
Coverage Limitations
This test has limited coverage - please submit Commercial Insurance Patient Waiver (Non-Medicare) if applicable.
Preauthorization is required for this test.
Interface Build Information
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 5765 | Myotonic Dystrophy |
| 8063 | See Scanned Report |