Duchenne/Becker MD (DMD) Gene Sequencing & Del/Dup

NY Approved

Test Overview

Clinical Utility

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

Test Details

Genes

DMD

Conditions

  • Becker Muscular Dystrophy (BMD)
  • Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
  • Dystrophinopathies

Lab Method

  • Deletion/Duplication Analysis
  • Next-Gen Sequencing

Ordering Information

Test Code: GD1007
CPT Codes*: 81408x1, 81161x1
ABN Required: No
Turnaround Time**: 3 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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