Announcements

Please visit the Available Tests page to see our new test selection.
Be sure to download a new requisition form as well.

2013 CPT codes are here.  See individual test pages for the codes as well as the billing pages for a note about reimbursement.

• NR3C2 gene sequencing for autosomal dominant pseudohypoaldosteronism type 1
• MLPA for TWIST1 deletions associated with Saethre-Chotzen Syndrome
• GNAS methylation testing for imprinting defects in pseudohypoparathyroidism types 1a and 1b (PHP1a and PHP1b). 
• NKX2-1 sequencing and MLPA for mutations associated with Choreoathetosis, Hypothyroidism, Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome and Benign Hereditary Chorea
• SCARB1 testing for a SNP associated with elevated HDL cholesterol and progesterone deficient infertility
• Two new genes (POLR1D and POLR1C) associated with Treacher Collins Syndrome, plus MLPA for TCOF1 deletions
• SMAD3 sequencing for aortic aneurysm phenotypes
• Molecular testing for several Peroxisomal Disorders: X-Adrenoleukodystrophy, Zellweger Spectrum Disorders, and Rhizomelic Chondrodysplasia Punctata Type 1

Helpful resources on the DNA Diagnostic Lab web site:  

• Patient and Family Page for general resources on genetic testing. This page includes three patient brochures covering common pre-test and post-test issues as well as links to help locate genetic clinics or genetic counselors.  
  

A reminder about billing:

• All patients requesting that we bill insurance for testing must meet the requirements set forth in the laboratory's billing policy. In addition, patients must sign the Authorization and Assignment form and submit this form with the sample. Click here to review our billing policies and options.