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| Gene | TTR |
| Methodology | DNA sequencing by capillary electrophoresis |
| Clinical Utility | Confirm or establish diagnosis Predictive testing Prenatal diagnosis |
| Clinical Sensitivity | >99% |
| Analytic Sensitivity | 100% |
| Turnaround Time | 2-4 weeks |
| CPT Codes | 81404 |
| Specimen | Whole blood drawn in lavender top (EDTA) tube in a volume of 3-5cc (Adults/Children) and 3 cc (infant <2 yrs). |
| Shipping | Refrigerate sample until time of shipping. Ship sample at room temperature in an insulated container by overnight delivery. |
| Causes for Rejection | Frozen specimen; hemolysis; quantity not sufficient for analysis; improper container. |
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