PMP22 Duplication/Deletion (Sendout)

General Information

Lab Name
PMP22 Duplication/Deletion
Lab Code
RPMPDD
Epic Name
PMP22 DUPLICATION/DELETION
External Test Id
742
Description

Clinical Utility:

  • Confirmation of clinical diagnosis
  • Identification of at-risk family members
  • Assist with management/treatment decisions
  • For additional information, review GeneDx Test Information: PMP22Del/Dup.

Ordering Requirements:

  • A completed GeneDx Neurology Test Requisition must accompany all orders. [Test #742, CMT1A/HNPP (PMP22 del/dup) is listed at the bottom of page 4 under "Neuromuscular Disorders."]
Forms & Requisitions
Synonyms
742, Charcot Marie Tooth Type 1A, CMT1A DNA Test, Hereditary Neuropathy with Liability to Pressure Palsy, HNPP
Components

Interpretation

Method

Exon Array CGH

Reference Range
See individual components
Ref. Range Notes

An interpretive report will be provided.

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Blood
Collection

5 mL blood in LAVENDER TOP (EDTA) tube

Forms & Requisitions
Handling Instructions

Outside Laboratories:

  • Store and transport whole blood and ambient temperature. If shipment is delayed, samples may be refrigerated up to 7 days.
  • Submit orders with a completed GeneDx requisition.

Stability: Can be refrigerated up to 7 days. Allow for additional transport time from UW-MT to GeneDx.

Rejection: Blood specimens will be rejected if frozen, hemolyzed or clotted.

Quantity
Requested: 5 mL EDTA whole blood
Minimum: 2 mL EDTA whole blood

Processing

Receiving Instructions

Store blood at ambient temperature. If shipment is delayed, refrigerate sample.

Sendouts:

  • GeneDx Test: 742.
  • Ship samples Monday - Saturday at ambient temperature via FedEx Priority Overnight.
    • If shipping on a Friday, select the FedEx "Saturday Delivery" option.

Stability: Can be refrigerated up to 7 days before shipping. Blood specimens older than 7 days can still be sent; they will be tested if the yield and quality of DNA permit.

Rejection: Blood specimens will be rejected if frozen, hemolyzed or clotted.

Misc Sendout

Performance

Lab Department
Sendouts(SO)
Frequency
Turnaround Time: 2 weeks from sample receipt at GeneDx.
Available STAT?
No
Performing Location(s)
Sendout GeneDx, Inc.
888-729-1206

207 Perry Parkway
Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Billing & Coding

CPT Codes
81324
LOINC
30896-5