Test Detail

Huntington Disease (HTT) Genetic Testing (Repeat Expansion)

Test Code:

620016

Performing Lab: Labcorp Medical Neurogenetic LLC

CPT Code:

81271

Order Information
Results

Specimen Container	Whole blood: Lavender-top (EDTA); Oral swab: OCD-100 DNA Genotek; Extracted DNA: Contact MNG Genetic Services 844-664-8378 (844-MNGTEST)
Specimen Type	Whole blood, oral swab, extracted DNA (from blood or oral swab only)
Volume	Whole blood: 4 ml; Oral swab: 3 swabs; Extracted DNA: Contact MNG Genetic Services 844-664-8378 (844-MNGTEST)
Minimum Volume	Whole blood: 2 ml; Oral swab: 1 swab; Extracted DNA: Contact MNG Genetic Services 844-664-8378 (844-MNGTEST)
Temperature	Maintain specimen at room temperature or refrigerate at 4 degrees C. Do not freeze.
Specimen Handling	Whole blood: standard phlebotomy; Oral swab: follow kit instructions; Extracted DNA: Contact MNG Genetic Services 844-664-8378 (844-MNGTEST)
Methodology	Repeat-Primed PCR and fragment length analysis to identify number of nucleotide repeats.
Stability	Room Temperature: Whole blood: 14 days; Swab: 60 days, Refrigerated: Whole blood: 30 days; Swab: 60 days, Frozen: Do not freeze
Unacceptable Conditions	Frozen or hemolyzed specimen; quantity not sufficient for analysis; improper container
TAT From Set-Up	28 Days

Result Code	Result Name	LOINC
620012	HTT Genetic Test Result	53782-9