Cacna1agenemutanlbldt
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 44420-8
- Short code
- CACNA1A
- Synonyms
- CACNA1A gene Mut Anl Bld/T
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- whole-blood
- Container
- EDTA (lavender/purple-top) blood collection tube for whole blood; sterile container for tissue specimens
- Units
- N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- ≥ 0 years
- Method
- molgen
- CPT
- 81403
- SNOMED
- 444903003
- Specimen volume
- 3-5 mL whole blood in EDTA tube; 5-10 mg tissue in sterile container
- Stability
- Whole blood stable for 7 days at 2-8°C; tissue specimens stable for 24 hours at room temperature or 7 days at 2-8°C; long-term storage at -20°C to -80°C
- Hemolysis max
- 0
- Lipemia max
- 0
- Icterus max
- 0
- TAT
- 168–720 hours
- Order
- routine
Reference range
No pathogenic mutations detected in the targeted regions of the CACNA1A gene. Results are interpreted in the context of clinical presentation and family history.N/A
No special preparation required. Genetic counseling is recommended before and after testing. Patients should provide informed consent for genetic testing. A detailed family history and clinical phenotype information should accompany the test request.
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 16, 2026. · Read our editorial policy