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Craniosynostosis: Apert Syndrome View comparison of available test panels
Gene:		FGFR2
Test:		Direct mutation analysis by DNA sequencing of FGFR2 (exon 8)
CPT Codes:		83891 x 1 83898 x 1 83904 x 2 83909 x 2 83912 x 1
Sensitivity:		99%
Cost:		$302 per individual blood sample If targeted testing for a known mutation or prenatal testing is desired, please speak with a genetic counselor prior to shipping a specimen.
Turn Around Time:		2 to 3 weeks
Special Considerations:		N/A