Test Overview
Test Methodology

Repeat Expansion

Test Usage

Detects CAG triplet repeat expansion in the androgen receptor gene.

Reference Range *

11-33 CAG trinucleotide repeats

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Details
Analytic Time

3 - 4 weeks

Soft Order Code
SO
Synonyms
    Laboratory
    Sendout
    Reference Laboratory
    Athena Diagnostics 117
    Section
    Special Testing
    Specimen Requirements
    Collection Instructions

    Collect specimen in sufficient lavender top tubes. Send intact whole blood room temperature.

    Normal Volume
    8 mL EDTA whole blood
    Minimum Volume
    6 mL EDTA whole blood
    Additional Information

    Test sent to Athena Diagnostics.

    Billing
    CPT Code
    81204
    NY State Approved
    No