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	Diagnostic Testing	Familial Mutation/Variant Analysis	Mutation Testing General Population	Prenatal Diagnosis	Presymptomatic Testing
Sequence Analysis	HNRNPA2B1 Sequence Analysis Test Code: 5395	HNRNPA2B1 Sequence Analysis Test Code: 5396 This test can only be performed if there is a previously identified familial mutation.		HNRNPA2B1 Sequence Analysis Test Code: 5397 We require that the referring center consult with our laboratory genetic counselors regarding prenatal cases prior to submitting any samples. Please call 1-800-411-4363.

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HNRNPA2B1 Sequence Analysis (Familial Mutation/Variant Analysis)
Test Information:	Confirmation of Clinical Diagnosis - Known Familial Mutation(s), Carrier Testing - Known Familial Mutation(s)
Test Details
Test Code:	5396
Test Includes:	Sequencing of the region(s) containing the familial alteration(s)
Special Notes:	This test can only be performed if there is a previously identified familial mutation. A laboratory report containing the relative's mutation information, the specific biological relationship of this patient and the tested relative and the clinical status of this patient (symptomatic or asymptomatic) must be submitted with the specimen. If the original familial mutation was identified in another laboratory, this testing must be discussed with one of our genetic counselors prior to sending a specimen.
Technical Information
Methodology:	Sequencing analysis of the region(s) containing the familial alteration(s) is performed in the forward and reverse directions
Gene Name:	HNRNPA2B1
Protein Name:	Heterogeneous Nuclear Ribonucleoprotein A2/B1
Test Type:	Sequence Analysis

Sample & Shipping Information
Test Requisition:	Molecular Diagnostics
Specimen Type:	BLOOD
Requirements:	Draw blood in an EDTA (purple-top) tube(s) and send 3-5 cc (Adults/Children) and 3 cc (Infant<2yrs).
Shipping Conditions:	Ship at ambient temperature (18-25°C/64-77°F) in an insulated container by overnight courier. Do not heat or freeze.
Specimen Type:	Purified DNA
Requirements:	Send at least 5ug of purified DNA (minimal concentration of 50ng/uL; A260/A280 of ~1.7).
Shipping Conditions:	Ship at room temperature in an insulated container by overnight courier. Do not heat or freeze.
Specimen Type:	Saliva
Requirements:	Collected with Oragene DNA Self-Collection Kit (provided by MGL with instruction).
Shipping Conditions:	Ship at room temperature in an insulated container by overnight courier. Do not heat or freeze.

Billing Information
Turn Around Time:	21 days
List Price:	*For Insurance or Institutional Prices, please call.
CPT Codes:	81479x1

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