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gjb2 sequence, connexin 26, dna analysis
Synonyms: Autosomal Recessive Deafness; Cx26; Deafness; 30delG; 35delG; 167delT; DFNB1; Gdel35; GJB2; Nonsyndromic Recessive Deafness; NSRD 
Computer Code: (CMISC)
Specimen Collection: 7 mL blood (yellow or lavender top tube), 10 mL Amniotic fluid or Chorionic Villous (CV requires submission of maternal for fetal testing). 
Minimum Volume: WB: 3 mL, AF: 5 mL 
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Maintain unspun whole blood or amniotic fluid, refrigerated. 
Reference Values: See reference laboratory report.  
Lab Code: CC REF 
Requisition: SPEC C
Test Frequency: NA 
Routine TAT: 10 days 
Stat TAT: NA 
CPT Code(s): 83891, 83892, 83897x7, 83909x6, 83912 
LCD or NCD:  
Methodology Used: R
See Addendum XVII

Albany Medical Center
43 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY, 12208 		Date: 05/21/2013
Time: 15:31:23 (24hr)