Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) Panel

NY Approved

Test Overview

Clinical Utility

  • Molecular confirmation of a clinical diagnosis in symptomatic individuals
  • Risk assessment of asymptomatic family members of a proband diagnosed with FH
  • Differentiation of FH from acquired (non-genetic) forms of hypercholesterolemia
  • Genetic counseling and recurrence risk assessment

Test Details

Genes

APOB, LDLR, LDLRAP1, PCSK9

Conditions

  • Dyslipidemia
  • Familial Hypercholesterolemia

Lab Method

  • Deletion/Duplication Analysis
  • Next-Gen Sequencing

Ordering Information

Test Code: J556
CPT Codes*: 81405x1, 81406x2, 81407x1, 81479x1
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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