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BECKWITH WIEDEMANN SYNDROME (BWS), UNIV OF PENN

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB3799    Geisinger Epic ID:  143090

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Whole blood (preferred) or saliva


Preferred collection container: 
Alternate collection container: 
6 mL pink-top K2 EDTA tube
Oragene (TM) Collection Kit
Specimen required: 

6 mL EDTA whole blood, 6 mL EDTA cord blood, or 2 mL saliva in Oragene Kit


Special notes: 

Ship overnight Monday through Thursday only.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Ship overnight Monday through Thursday only.


Transport temperature: 

Room temperature.


Specimen stability: 

Transport room temperature Monday through Thursday only



TEST DETAILS
Additional information: 

If result is negative, CDKN1C testing will be performed at an additional CPT of 81479


CPT code(s):  81401 x2, 81479
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: 
Methylation array analysis
Synonyms: 

BWS


Doctoral Director(s): 
Randin Nelson MD
Review Date:  12/17/2024

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