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KNOWN MTDNA VARIANT(S) BY NGS, GENEDX

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB4154    Geisinger Epic ID:  168640
Test Restriction:  ORDER LIMITED TO GENETICS AND HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

EDTA whole blood (preferred) OR two (2) buccal swabs


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

2-5 mL whole blood OR two (2) buccal swabs



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Transport temperature: 

Refrigerated.


Specimen stability: 

Refrigerated: 7 days.



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  81479x3
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 453


Clinical significance: 

Carrier testing for a specific mutation previously identified in a family Clinical laboratory confirmation of one or more mutations identified in a research laboratory


Review Date:  12/16/2024

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