CNBP DNA test-994

Test info

  
CNBP DNA test
  
994
  
LAB994
  
MSO
  
DM2
Myotonic dystrophy type 2
  

Detects CCTG repeat expansions in the Zinc Finger Protein 9 (ZNF9) gene.

Typical Presentation: Individuals with a range of symptoms from cataracts to significant muscle wasting, cardiac complications, ptosis and myotonia.

Specimen

  
EDTA whole blood
  
  
8 mL
  
6 mL
  

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

  

Lavender (EDTA), 10mL

  

Ambient (preferred) - 10 days

Refrigerated - 10 days

Frozen - NO

  
  • Specimen received frozen

Performance

  
Athena Diagnostics Inc (110) via LabCorp (818037): R-NX
  
14 - 28 days
  

Repeat Expansion Detection by PCR, Southern Blot

Clinical and Interpretive info

  

< 177 base pairs

Billing

  
81187
  

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

Tracking

  
05/31/2019
  
04/15/2020
  
08/18/2022