Casandra
Casandra Test Code LC90239Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Pancreatitis: SPINK1 (Known Mutation)
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
This test is intended for individuals with a documented familial SPINK1 mutation. It assesses presence or absence of the known mutation in the patient, facilitating diagnosis or risk assessment of hereditary pancreatitis when the specific familial variant is already identified and provided by the ordering provider.
Special Instructions
Available only when the mutation is known and documented by the ordering physician. If unknown or undocumented, ordering test 252780 (SPINK1 Full Gene Sequencing) is recommended.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
NGS
Biomarkers
Sequence analysis to detect a known familial SPINK1 mutation via DNA sequencing.
SPINK1
GeneSNV/Indel • Mutation • Categorical (e.g., Positive / Negative / Indeterminate)
LOINC Codes
Order Codes
- 41051-4
Result Codes
- 41051-4
Result Turnaround Time
21-28 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen Requirements
Not provided.
