DM1 DNA Test
Sunquest Code: | DM1DNT | ||
Epic Code: | LAB6929 | Epic Name: | DM1 DNA Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 |
Synonyms: | Myotonic Dystrophy, Type 1; DMPK DNA Test; Southernn Blot | ||
Methodology: | Repeat expansion detection by PCR | ||
CPT Code: | ----------CPTCODES HERE---------- | ||
Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 14-28 days. | ||
Special Instructions: | A signed informed consent in the patient's medical record is required; the consent should not be sent to the laboratory. The link to the Genetic testing Consent Form is provided as a convenience for the providers and genetic counselors. | ||
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Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Blood |
Optimal Volume: | 8 mL (adult); 2 mL (pediatric) |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 6 mL (adult); 1 mL (pediatric) |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Whole blood Do not process. Store refrigerated. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship at room temperature. Avoid freezing. Must arrive Mon-Fri. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (Athena Diagnostics) |
Referral Lab number: | 108 |
Interpretive
Reference Range: | Normal: 5-34 CTG trinucleotide repeats. |
Use: | Detects CTG repeat expansions in the muscle protein kinase (DMPK) gene. |
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