LITAF/SIMPLE DNA Sequencing Test

Test Code
222

Test Details


Test code:222
Type of disorder:Peripheral Neuropathy, Hereditary
Disease(s) tested for:Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT), Type 1C (CMT1C)
Profiles that contain this test:CMT Advanced Evaluation - Comprehensive
CMT Advanced Evaluation - Dominant
CMT Advanced Evaluation - Dominant, Demyelinating
CMT Advanced Evaluation - Nonprevalent
CMT Advanced Evaluation - Nonprevalent Demyelinating
CMT Advanced Evaluation – Demyelinating
Informed Consent Required:This test requires physician attestation that patient consent has been received

Technical Information


Clinical Significance:

Detects sequence variants in the LITAF/SIMPLE gene

Typical Presentation: CMT with a family history of LITAF/SIMPLE mutations identified in a proband

Methodology: Next Generation Sequencing
Reference Range:No sequence variants detected

CPT Coding


The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

CPT:81404(1)

Specimen Requirements


Please label each specimen tube with two forms of patient identification. These forms of identification must also appear on the requisition form.

Specimen Type:Whole blood
Specimen Stability: Room temperature: 10 days, Refrigerated: 10 days, Frozen: Unacceptable,
Specimen Requirements: 8 mL (6 mL minimum) whole blood collected in two (lavender-top) EDTA tubes. Pediatric (0-3 years): 2 mL (1 mL minimum)
Instructions:Higher blood volumes ensure adequate DNA quantity, which varies with WBC, specimen condition, and need for confirmatory testing. Patients, 0-3 years have higher WBC, yielding more DNA per mL of blood

Shipping Considerations


Transport Temperature:Room temperature
Set-up/Analytic Time:21-28 days

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