Specimen Collection Manual and Test Catalog
AUTISM ID XPANDED PANEL, GENEDX
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB1797 Geisinger Epic ID: 47632Test 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.
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:
Review Date:
12/12/2024 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.
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