DM2 (CNBP) DNA Test
Abbrev Code: | DM2DNT | ||
Order Code: | LAB3430 | Order Name: | DM2 DNA Test |
Synonyms: | Myotonic Dystrophy, Type 2; Southern Blot | ||
Methodology: | Repeat expansion detection by PCR | ||
CPT Codes: | 81187 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 15-29 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 |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 6 mL |
Container: | Purple (EDTA) |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Whole blood. Do not process. Store at room temperature. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship at room temperature. Avoid freezing. |
Stability: | 10 days at room temperature or refrigerated. Unacceptable frozen. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (Athena Diagnostics) |
Referral Lab number: | 110 |
Interpretive
Reference Range: | Normal: Less than 177 base pairs. |
Use: | Detects CCTG repeat expansions in the Zinc Finger Protein 9 (ZNF9) gene. |
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