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FMR1 CGG REPEAT ANALYSIS, GENEDX (ADMI ONLY)

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB2301    Geisinger Epic ID:  47297
Test Restriction:  ORDER LIMITED TO GENETICS, PED NEURODEVELOPMENT, NEUROLOGY

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Whole blood OR two (2) buccal swabs


Preferred collection container: 
Alternate collection container: 
6 mL pink-top K2 EDTA tube
Specimen required: 

2-5 mL EDTA whole blood OR 2 buccal swabs. GeneDx will determine minimum per sample.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Do not centrifuge.


Transport temperature: 

Refrigerated.


Specimen stability: 

Refrigerated: 7 days.



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  81243
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Methodology: 
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Synonyms: 

GeneDx test code 522, FMR1, FRAGILE X, ADMIFX


Review Date:  12/16/2024

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