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Order Transthyretin Amyloidosis Test

Amyloidosis is a name given to conditions characterized by accumulation of amyloid (proteinaceous deposits) in various tissues. In transthyretin (TTR) amyloidosis, the most common hereditary form of amyloidosis, the amyloid material is TTR. Read more details about this test.

Requisition Form

All samples must be accompanied with a completed requisition form. Please make sure any identifiers used on the specimen are provided on the paperwork. Consent page should be signed by a health care provider. Any incomplete or missing paperwork may delay the start of testing.

Document:

Cardiomyopathy Requisition Form

Test Detail

Genes:

TTR

Lab Method:

Sanger Sequencing

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Test Code:

lmTTR-a_L

Turn-around Time:

3 weeks

Specimen Required:

7ml of whole blood (3 –5ml for an infant) in a lavender top tube (K2EDTA or K3EDTA)

OR

10 ug of DNA at a minimum concentration of 25 ng/ul (please provide DNA concentration)

Billing Information

The Laboratory for Molecular Medicine offers several billing options for our clients and their patients; however, we do not bill insurance companies and are unable to begin testing without accurate billing information.

CPT Code:

81404

Price:

$500


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