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Test ID FDM1 DMPK DNA Test (DM1)

Method Name

Repeat Expansion Detection by PCR

 

Reporting Name

DMPK DNA (DM1)

Specimen Type

Whole Blood EDTA

8 mL whole blood collected in a lavender-top EDTA tube(s). Send whole blood at ambient temperature.

 

Note:  Collection date is required.

Specimen Minimum Volume

6 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Whole Blood EDTA Ambient (preferred) 10 days
  Refrigerated  10 days

Reference Values

A final report will be attached in MayoAccess.

 

Day(s) Performed

Monday, Thursday

Report Available

28 - 42 days

Performing Laboratory

Athena Diagnostics

CPT Code Information

81401

NY State Approved

Yes