GenomeDx™

Separate result reports will be issued for the nuclear genome analysis and the mitochondrial genome analysis. Insurance billing is accepted for select insurance providers and for patients meeting their insurance plan’s medical policy coverage criteria. Prior authorization is required with this selection. If not provided with the order, GeneDx will work to obtain the prior authorization on your behalf. The order will be held until a determination is made.

NY Approved

Test Overview

Clinical Utility

  • Determination of a clinical diagnosis
  • Identification of gene implicated in genetic disease
  • Recurrence risk assessment

Test Details

Lab Method

  • Next-Gen Sequencing

Ordering Information

Important Information

GenomeDx includes concurrent evaluation of the nuclear genome and mitochondrial genome using two separate assays. Separate result reports will be issued for the nuclear genome analysis and the mitochondrial genome analysis.

Family member samples being submitted for trio testing should be labeled with the name and date of birth of the person whose sample is contained in the tube, as well as the date of collection.

To ensure that family members are linked properly and in a timely manner, be sure to provide the following information on the test order and Sample Info Card submitted with the sample:

  • Family member Name
  • Family member Date of Birth
  • Patient's Name
  • Patient's Date of Birth
  • Family member's relationship to patient

Family member samples MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN 3 WEEKS. Ordered test codes may require modification, if indicated family member samples are not received. A change in the ordered test will impact billing, including prior benefits investigations.

Insurance billing is accepted for select insurance providers and for patients meeting their insurance plan’s medical policy coverage criteria.

Prior authorization is required with this selection. If not provided with the order, GeneDx will work to obtain the prior authorization on your behalf. The order will be held until a determination is made.

Trio — Test Code: J774a · CPT Codes*: 81425x1, 81426x2
Duo — Test Code: J774e · CPT Codes*: 81425x1, 81426x1
Proband — Test Code: J774b · CPT Codes*: 81425x1
ABN Required: No
Turnaround Time**: 4 weeks
Accepted Specimens:

2-5 mL Blood - Lavender Top Tube, Buccal Swabs, DNA, Skin Punch, Cultured Fibroblasts

Please visit the specimen requirements for more detailed information or contact us with questions.

*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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