Factor XIII Deficiency, F13A1 and F13B Genes, Next-Generation Sequencing, Varies
Use
This test is useful for evaluating factor XIII deficiency (FXIIID) in patients with a personal or family history suggestive of FXIIID. It confirms an FXIIID diagnosis by identifying known or suspected disease-causing alterations in the F13A1 or F13B genes. The test helps in determining the disease-causing alterations within these genes to delineate the underlying molecular defect in patients with a laboratory diagnosis of FXIIID. It is also used for identifying causative alterations for genetic counseling purposes, prognosis, risk assessment based on genotype-phenotype correlations, and carrier testing for close family members of an individual diagnosed with FXIIID.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
The next-generation sequencing may not detect all types of genomic variants. In rare cases, false-negative or false-positive results may occur due to variable depth of coverage. Some gene regions cannot be effectively evaluated due to technical limitations such as homology or high GC content. The test detects 95% of deletions up to 75 base pairs and insertions up to 47 base pairs. Deletions-insertions of 40 or more base pairs, including mobile element insertions, may be less reliably detected.
Methodology
NGS (Targeted)
Biomarkers
F13A1, F13B
Gene
LOINC Codes
- 92991-9 - F13A1 + F13B Full Mut Anl Bld/T Seq
- 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
28-42 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Whole Blood
Volume
3 mL
Minimum Volume
1 mL
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 bone marrow transplant from an allogenic donor will interfere with testing.
Storage Instructions
Ambient preferred, stable for 4 days; Refrigerated
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 4 days |
| Refrigerated | 4 days |
