Custom Gene Panel, Hereditary
Use
This test is useful for the customization of existing next-generation sequencing panels offered by Mayo Clinic Laboratories. It aids in the detection of single nucleotide and copy number variants in a custom gene panel. The identification of a pathogenic variant can assist with diagnosis, prognosis, clinical management, familial screening, and genetic counseling for hereditary conditions.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Next-generation sequencing may not detect all types of genomic variants. False-negative or false-positive results may occur, and the depth of coverage may be variable for some target regions. Negative results do not rule out a genetic disorder. There may be regions of genes that are difficult to amplify due to technical limitations. The test may not detect low levels of mosaicism or differentiate between somatic and germline variants effectively. If there is a possibility a detected variant is somatic, additional testing may be necessary.
Methodology
NGS (Targeted)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 105259-6 - Hereditary multigene anl Bld/T
- 48018-6 - Gene studied ID
- 62364-5 - Test performance info Spec
- 31208-2 - Specimen source
- 50397-9 - Mol dx interp Bld/T Ql
- 82939-0 - Genetic variant details Bld/T
- 69047-9 - Geneticist review
- 99622-3 - Patient resource info
- 48767-8 - Annotation comment Imp
- 85069-3 - Lab test method
- 18771-6 - Provider signing name
Result Turnaround Time
28-35 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Whole Blood
Volume
3 mL
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
Lavender top (EDTA) or yellow top (ACD)
Collection Instructions
Invert several times to mix blood. Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.
Patient Preparation
A previous hematopoietic stem cell transplant from an allogenic donor will interfere with testing.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 4 days |
| Refrigerated | 4 days |
| Frozen | 4 days |
