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How to order

Test Order CodeHelp: KDGALCSEQ

How To Order

Laboratory's Test Page

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https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/specialties/laboratory-services

How To Order

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Samples can be accepted 7 days a week (Monday - Sunday). All samples must be labeled with minimum of two patient identifying information (e.g. Patient Name and Date of Birth). Please submit all samples with a completed test requisition form.
Order URL Help: https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/specialties/laboratory-services

Informed Consent Required Help: No

Specimen Source

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  • Cord blood
  • Fetal blood
  • Isolated DNA
  • Peripheral (whole) blood

Specimen requirements: https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/specialties/laboratory-services

Test Codes

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CPT© Code(s):
81406

Other test codes on lab website

Test Orderable By

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  • Genetic Counselor
  • Health Care Provider
  • Licensed Physician
  • Nurse Practitioner

Testing Strategy

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Concurrent testing available for GALC gene common 30-kb deletion detection for probands suspected to have Krabbe disease.

Ordering Requirements

Genetic Counseling Required Pre-test Help
No
Genetic Counseling Required Post-test Help
No

Contact Policy

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  • Laboratory can only accept contact from health care providers. Patients/families are encouraged to discuss genetic testing options with their health care provider.

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Practice guidelines

  • ACMG ACT, 2022
    American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics, Newborn Screening ACT Sheet, Decreased galactocerebrosidase, elevated psychosine, Krabbe Disease (infantile form), 2022
  • ACMG Algorithm, 2022
    American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics, Algorithm, Krabbe disease: galactocerebrosidase deficiency, 2022
  • ACMG ACT, 2022
    American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics, Newborn Screening ACT Sheet, Decreased galactocerebrosidase, mildly elevated psychosine, Krabbe Disease (late-onset form), 2022
  • AAP, 2021
    Leukodystrophies in Children: Diagnosis, Care, and Treatment, Pediatrics (2021) 148 (3): e2021053126.

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