Analytic Time

3 - 4 weeks

Soft Order Code
SO

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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.

Specimen Requirements

Collection Onsite

Collect specimen in sufficient lavender top tubes.

Collection Offsite

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

Lavender Top Tube
Normal Volume
8 mL EDTA whole blood
Minimum Volume
6 mL EDTA whole blood

Billing Information

CPT Code
81401
Pro Fee Code
 
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As the reference laboratory division of Michigan Medicine's Department of Pathology, MLabs shares the institution's commitment to applying established quality principles to clinical laboratory testing. Like other large organizations in complex, consequential fields, we rely on an established approach to monitor quality throughout the testing process.

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