Huntington Disease (HTT)

Purpose

This test will detect CAG repeat expansion mutation in the HTT gene to confirm a diagnosis of Huntington Disease in a symptomatic individual, or to confirm a high likelihood of developing Huntington Disease in those at high risk of developing the disease due to family history. Appropriate pre-test counseling is strongly recommended according to guidelines published by the Huntington Disease Society of America..

CPT Codes:

81401

Methodology

Capillary Electrophoresis

Turnaround Time

14 days

Specimen

Blood

Forms: