C9orf72 Repeat Analysis

New York
Approved


Genes

C9orf72

Conditions

  • Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
  • Frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD)
  • Lou Gehrig's disease

Clinical Utility

  • Molecular confirmation of a clinical diagnosis

Lab Method

  • PCR Fragment Analysis

Important Information

SAMPLES NOT ACCEPTED FROM INDIVIDUALS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE.

Test Code

J805

CPT Codes*

81479x1

ABN Required

No

Turnaround Time**

3 weeks

Preferred Specimen

2-5 mL Blood - Lavender Top Tube

Alternative Specimen

Buccal Swabs

*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.

**Turnaround times are estimates and begin once the sample(s) begin processing at the GeneDx lab and could be extended in situations outside GeneDx’s control.