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AUTISM ID XPANDED PANEL, GENEDX

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB1797    Geisinger Epic ID:  47632
Test Restriction:  ORDER LIMITED TO GENETICS, PED NEURODEVELOPMENT, NEUROLOGY

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

EDTA whole blood (preferred) OR 2 buccal swabs


Preferred collection container: 
Alternate collection container: 
3 mL lavender-top (K2 EDTA) tube
Specimen required: 

2-5 mL EDTA whole blood OR 2 buccal swabs



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Transport temperature: 

Refrigerated.


Specimen stability: 

Refrigerated: 7 days.



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  81470, 81471
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: 
Next Generation Sequencing
Synonyms: 

GeneDx code 952, AUTID


Clinical significance: 

Molecular confirmation of a clinical diagnosis. To assist with decisions about treatment and management of individuals with autism or intellectual disability. Testing of at-risk relatives for specific known variant(s) previously identified in an affected family member. Prenatal diagnosis for known familial pathogenic variant(s) in at-risk pregnancies.


Review Date:  12/12/2024

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