Dementia Panel

Concurrent analysis of multiple genes associated with demenita including Alzheimer disease and frontotemporal dementia. 

Test Overview

Clinical Utility

  • Molecular confirmation of a clinical diagnosis
  • Identification of at-risk family members
  • Assist with treatment/ management decisions
  • Recurrence risk assessment

Test Details

Genes

APP, DCTN1, GRN, MAPT, PRNP, PSEN1, PSEN2, SQSTM1, TARDBP, TREM2, TYROBP

Conditions

  • Alzheimer Disease
  • Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD)
  • Prion Disease

Lab Method

  • Next-Gen Sequencing

Ordering Information

Important Information

SAMPLES NOT ACCEPTED FROM INDIVIDUALS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE.
Test Code: T844
CPT Codes*: 81404x1, 81405x2, 81406x2, 81479x3
ABN Required: No
Turnaround Time**: 4 weeks
Preferred Specimen: 2-5 mL Blood - Lavender Top Tube
Alternative Specimen: Buccal Swabs

*The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

**Turnaround times are estimates and begin once the sample(s) begin processing at the GeneDx lab and could be extended in situations outside GeneDx’s control.

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