Lactic acidosis

Tests Available

Forms and Documents

Test Info Sheet Test Requisition Form

Test Details

  • Molecular confirmation of a clinical diagnosis
  • Testing of patients suspected of having a mitochondrial disorder

65 confirmed disease-causing mtDNA point variants (see list in Test Info Sheet) and large scale deletion analysis of the mitochondrial genome (including LHON [20 mutations], MELAS [16 mutations], LS/NARP [22 mutations], MIHL/MIDM [10 mutations)] MERRF [6 mutations], KSS, CPEO, Pearson syndrome, etc.)

Ordering

704
3-4 weeks
Solid Tissue (>50 mg Muscle, Liver, Heart, Kidney or Brain-Flash Frozen) | 2-5 mL Blood - Lavender Top Tube
Buccal Swabs | Cultured Fibroblasts (2-T25 Flasks Near Confluence)

Billing

81401x2, 81465x1, 81479x1
Yes
Yes
For price inquiries please email zebras@genedx.com

*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.

References

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  7. Thorburn, D. Gene Reviews (2006) Mitochondrial DNA-Associated Leigh Syndrome and NARP.
  8. DiMauro, S. Gene Reviews (2005) MELAS.
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Forms and Documents

Test Info Sheet Mito Comprehensive Guide Test Requisition Form

Test Details

  • Molecular confirmation of a clinical diagnosis
  • Testing of patients suspected of having a mitochondrial disorder

Ordering

554
4 weeks
Solid Tissue (>50 mg Muscle, Liver, Heart, Kidney or Brain-Flash Frozen) | 2-5 mL Blood - Lavender Top Tube
Buccal Swabs | Cultured Fibroblasts (2-T25 Flasks Near Confluence)

Billing

81460x1, 81465x1
Yes
Yes
For price inquiries please email zebras@genedx.com

*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.

References

  1. Oliveira et al., (2005) Dev Med Child Neurol 47:185-189.
  2. Zhu et al., (2009) Acta Biochim Biophys Sin 41:179-187
  3. Chinnery, P. Gene Reviews (2006) Mitochondrial Disorders Overview.
  4. Tarnopolsky, M and Raha S. (2005) Med Sci Sports Exerc 37:2086-93.
  5. van Adel, B. and Tarnopolsky, M. (2009) J Clin Neuromusc Dis 10:97-121.
  6. Longo, N. (2003) Neurol Clin N Am 21:817- 831.
  7. Bennett S.(2004) Pharmacogenomics 5:433-8.
  8. Chinnery, P. Gene Reviews (2006) Mitochondrial Disorders Overview.
  9. Koenig MK. (2008) Pediatr Neurol, 38:305-313.
  10. Zeviani1 and Di Donato. (2004) Brain, 127: 2153–2172.