Mutations in the PMP22 gene cause several forms of a neurological disorder called Charot-Marie-Tooth disease.

This disorder damages the peripheral nerves, which can result in loss of sensation and wasting (atrophy) of muscles in the feet, legs and hands.

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gently inverting 8 - 10 times to prevent clotting

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Molecular Medicare Billing Request

Hospital clients submitting a request for this assay on an outpatient with Medicare should complete and submit a Molecular Medicare billing request form to notify us of the need for Allina Health Laboratory to bill insurance.

Ambient (preferred) - 5 days

Refrigerated - 5 days

Frozen - NO

Frozen blood EDTA tube

Multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification (MLPA)

An interpretive report will be included

Medical necessity

Hospital clients submitting a request for this assay on an outpatient with Medicare should complete and submit a Molecular Medicare billing request form to notify us of the need for Allina Health Laboratory to bill insurance.

Molecular Medicare Billing Request