CPT Code(s): 81401
Service Code (IU Health): 53052494
Ordering Recommendation: Diagnostic confirmation in individuals with clinical symptoms of Huntington disease; presymptomatic testing for adults with a positive family history.
Synonyms: Huntington disease, Huntington chorea
Methodology: Triplet repeat primed PCR and capillary electrophoresis. Reflex Southern analysis is performed as a send-out test as needed to further characterize expanded/abnormal alleles.
Performed: Monday through Friday
Reported: 6-9 days