Huntington Disease Analysis HAD
Synonyms |
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Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name |
Huntington Disease Analysis |
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name |
Huntington Disease Analysis |
Clinical Info |
Huntington disease (HD) is an autosomal dominant progressive neurodegenerative disorder caused by a CAG repeat expansion in the HTT gene. HD is associated with cognitive impairment leading to dementia and a wide range of neuropsychiatric problems including apathy, depression, anxiety, and other behavioral disturbances. Additionally, affected individuals typically develop extrapyramidal symptoms (eg, dystonia, dysarthria, chorea, gait disturbance, postural instability, oculomotor dysfunction). |
Specimen Type |
Blood |
Container |
Lavender Top Tube |
Collection Instructions |
Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA) Tube or Yellow ACD |
Transport Instructions |
Room Temperature |
Specimen Stability |
Specimens preferred to arrive within 96 hours of the draw |
Methodology |
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) |
Days Performed |
TAT 5 - 12 Days |
Performing Laboratory |
Mayo Medical Laboratories |
CPT |
81271 |
PDM |
225700 |
Result Interpretation |
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Forms |