Medical Genetics Test Details
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| EPCAM Deletion Analysis
EPCAM-Related Hereditary Non-Polyposis Colon Cancer | EPCAM - Associated HNPCC | HNPCC8 | Colorectal Cancer Hereditary NonPolyposis Type 8 | Lynch Syndrome |
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| Test Information: | Confirmation of Clinical Diagnosis, Confirmation of Clinical Diagnosis - Known Familial Mutation(s), Presymptomatic Testing - Known Familial Mutation(s) | |
| Test Details | ||
| Test Code: | 6888 | |
| Technical Information | ||
| Methodology: | Multiplex Ligation-dependent Probe Amplification (MLPA) analysis is performed to detect gross deletions in the 3' of the EPCAM (TACSTD1) gene | |
| Gene Name: | EPCAM (TACSTD1) | |
| Protein Name: | Epithelial cell adhesion molecule | |
| Sample & Shipping Information | ||
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| Test Requisition: | Cancer Molecular Germline | |
| 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. |
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| Turn Around Time: | 21 days | |
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| List Price: | *For Insurance or Institutional Prices, please call. | |
| CPT Codes: | 81403x1 | |