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BMPR2 SEQUENCING - KNOWN MUTATION (BP2)
Department: Molecular DiagnosticsTest Synonym(s): BP2, Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, PAH
CPT Codes: 81479
Methodology: DNA sequence analysis of BMPR2
Tube Type: Lavender top tube (EDTA)
Specimen: Whole Blood
Alternate Specimen: None
Pediatric Requirements: Please call Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory at 615-343-8121
Volume: 8 mL blood (EDTA)
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL whole blood (EDTA)
Temperature: Room temperature or refrigerated (EDTA)
Stability: EDTA: Room temperature: 2 days Refrigerated: 3 days
Reasons for Rejection: Client will be notified by Molecular Diagnostics Lab if specimen is rejected.
Days Performed: Once a week - variable days
Times Performed: Batched
TAT: 2 - 3 weeks
Significance: Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension - DNA Sequence or MLPA Analysis or BMPR2
Special Instructions: Please notify the Molecular Diagnostics Lab Director at 615-343-9074 before sending this test. Click here to print the Molecular Diagnostics requisition.
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