MSH2 Exons 1-7 Inversion Analysis

New York
Approved

Genes

MSH2

Conditions

  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Endometrial Cancer
  • Lynch Syndrome
  • Ovarian Cancer
  • Pancreatic Cancer

Clinical Utility

  • Identify the genetic basis of cancer for individuals who have features and/or a family history consistent with one of the hereditary cancer syndromes described above
  • Determine appropriate clinical management recommendations based on a molecular diagnosis
  • Identify family members at-risk to develop features associated with a specific hereditary cancer syndrome

Lab Method

  • PCR & Electrophoresis

Test Code

J006

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.

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