Test Code 74215012 Complete Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL) Evaluation
Performing Laboratory
Athena Diagnostics
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/DNA sequencing
(PCR is utilized pursuant to a license agreement with Roche
Molecular Systems, Inc.)
Specimen Requirements
Specimen must arrive within 24 hours of draw. Draw specimen Monday through Thursday only and not the day before a holiday.
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Pink top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Specimen Minimum Volume: 10 mL
Collection Instructions: Invert several times to mix blood.
Additional Information: Specimen cannot be frozen.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: not available
Routine: 21 to 28 days
Test Classification and CPT Coding
81406
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient/Refrigerate NO/Frozen NO
Additional Information
For BJH Laboratory Use Only
Laboratory Processing Instructions:
BJH Molecular Diagnostics will forward to the performing laboratory.