Duchenne/Becker Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) deletion/duplication

Alphabetical Test listing

Duchenne/Becker Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) deletion/duplication-994

Test name:

Test number:

994

Excellian order number:

LAB994

Abbreviation:

MSO

Useful for:

Appropriate first-tier genetic test for diagnostic testing or carrier screening for DMD or BMD: does not detect sequence variants.

Specimen type:

EDTA whole blood

Collection container:

Lavender

Volume:

3 mL

Minimum volume:

2.0 mL

Transport container:

Lavender (EDTA) or yellow-top (ACD) tube

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated - 1 week

Ambient - 72 hours

Performing lab:

ARUP Laboratories Inc (2011235) via LabCorp (009985): R-NX

Days set up:

Varies

TAT:

14 days

Method:

Multiplex Ligation-dependent Probe Amplification

Reference ranges:

An interpretive report will be provided

Clinical information:

Recommended test for a known familial DMD large deletion or duplication previously identified in a family member; a copy of the family member’s test result documenting the known familial variant is required.

CPT codes:

81161

Other billing information:

Medical necessity

Hospital clients submitting a request for this assay on an outpatient with Medicare should complete and submit a Molecular Medical billing request form along with the sample.

Complete and submit the form to notify us of the need for Allina Health Laboratory to bill insurance for Molecular testing performed
All information requested is required in order for your request to be completed

Molecular Medicare billing request

Date created:

05/30/2019

Revised date:

05/18/2020