Duchenne/Becker MD (DMD) Gene Sequencing

New York
Approved

Genes

DMD

Conditions

  • Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
  • Dystrophinopathies
  • Becker Muscular Dystrophy (BMD)

Clinical Utility

  • Molecular confirmation of a clinical diagnosis
  • Identification of at-risk family members
  • Recurrence risk
  • Assist with management/treatment decisions

Lab Method

  • Next-Gen Sequencing

Test Code

786

CPT Codes*

81408x1

ABN Required

No

Turnaround Time**

4 weeks

Preferred Specimen

2-5 mL Blood - Lavender Top Tube

Alternative Specimen

Dried Blood Spots | 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.

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