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Surfactant Protein B Deficiency
Gene:		SFTPB
Test:		Direct mutation analysis by gene sequencing
CPT Codes:		83891 x 1 83898 x 9 83904 x 18 83909 x 18 83912 x 1
Sensitivity:		SP-B deficiency accounts for approximately 20% of neonatal lung disease. Full sequence detects 99% of SP-B mutations.
Cost:		$1066
Turn Around Time:		Approximately 4 weeks
Special Considerations:		Clinical history on affected individual is requested; Pedigree required.