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XOMEDXPRIORITY (INCLUDES MITO), GENEDX

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB4030    Geisinger Epic ID:  167398
Test Restriction:  ORDER LIMITED TO GENETICS, MFM, NICU

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
Additional information: 

The XomeDxPriority test (trio only) is clinical exome sequencing with a prioritized turnaround time (TAT) of approximately 3-4 weeks. Because of the rapid TAT, blood or DNA samples on the proband and both biological parents must be submitted at the same time, along with clinical information, in order to begin testing. This test requires approval by GeneDx


CPT code(s):  81415, 81416 x2
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 TF37, PRIORITY EXOME, PRIORITY WES


Clinical significance: 

Determination of a clinical diagnosis. Identification of gene implicated in genetic disease. Recurrence risk assessment.


Review Date:  12/16/2024

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