Glycogen Storage Disorders Panel, Sequencing
Also known as: GSD NGS
Use
Glycogen storage diseases (GSD) are a group of inborn errors of metabolism caused by enzyme defects, leading to the accumulation of glycogen in the liver, muscles, and other organs. This test is used to confirm the diagnosis of GSD or related disorders by identifying pathogenic germline variants in specific genes associated with these conditions. Clinical features of GSD include hepatomegaly, hypoglycemia, slow growth, cardiomyopathy, and muscle weakness, among others. The test covers a wide range of genes known to be associated with glycogen storage diseases and other disorders with similar clinical presentations.
Special Instructions
This test is classified as a Laboratory Developed Test (LDT) and is not approved for use in New York state. Specimens from New York clients will be sent out to a NY state-approved laboratory.
Limitations
The test detects variants within the coding regions and intron-exon junctions of the targeted genes. Regulatory region variants and deep intronic variants will not be identified. Additionally, deletions/duplications/insertions of any size may not be detected reliably with massively parallel sequencing. The test may not detect low-level mosaic or somatic variants. It does not analyze noncoding transcripts, and certain genomic regions may be excluded due to technical limitations, such as repetitive or homologous regions. Interpretation may be impacted if the patient has undergone allogeneic stem cell transplantation. Specific exons in genes ENO3, OXCT1, and PFKM are not covered by the test due to these limitations.
Methodology
NGS
Biomarkers
Result Turnaround Time
14-21 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Whole Blood
Volume
3 mL
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Container
Lavender or pink (EDTA) or yellow (ACD solution A or B)
Storage Instructions
Refrigerated
Causes for Rejection
Serum or plasma; grossly hemolyzed or frozen specimens; saliva; buccal brush or swab; FFPE tissue.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 72 hours |
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
