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
Test Details
Analytic Time
3 - 4 weeks
Soft Order Code
SO
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