Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) and Related Hereditary Neuropathies, PMP22 Deletion/Duplication with Reflex to Sequencing Panel
Also known as: CMT REFLEX
Use
The Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) and Related Hereditary Neuropathies, PMP22 Deletion/Duplication with Reflex to Sequencing Panel is recommended for the initial evaluation of suspected CMT1 or CMT1A. It begins with PMP22 gene deletion/duplication analysis, and if the results are negative or inconclusive, the test reflexes to sequencing of other genes related to CMT and hereditary neuropathies. This comprehensive approach enhances the likelihood of detecting pathogenic variants associated with these conditions.
Special Instructions
Submit a Non-Permitted Laboratory Request Form (NPL) to the NYDOH prior to collection if patient is from New York, as this test is not New York state approved. Ensure to submit the Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) and Hereditary Neuropathy Testing Patient History Form along with the Informed Consent for Genetic Testing for NY patients.
Limitations
This test only detects variants within the coding regions and intron-exon boundaries of the targeted genes. It does not identify regulatory region variants, deep intronic variants, or breakpoints of large deletions/duplications. Single exon deletions/duplications may not be detected depending on the rearrangement's breakpoints. Technical aspects such as pseudogenes, repetitive regions, or homologous regions may hamper variant identification. Additionally, non-coding transcripts are not analyzed. Diagnostic errors might occur due to rare sequence variations or low-level somatic variants.
Methodology
NGS (Targeted)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 31208-2
- 35464-7
Result Turnaround Time
7-29 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Whole Blood
Volume
3 mL
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Container
Lavender or pink (EDTA), or yellow (ACD solution A or B)
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 1 week |
| Refrigerated | 1 month |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
