Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) Single Site
Also known as: HeFH, HoFH, ApoB, LDLR, PCSK9
Use
This test is used to determine whether a patient has a specific familial variant at a single site within the LDLR, APOB, or PCSK9 genes, which are associated with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH). A report documenting the variant from an affected relative is required. Detection includes point mutations as well as deletions/duplications based on that familial result; a positive result (pathogenic or likely pathogenic variant) indicates FH risk, while a negative result means the familial variant was not found and risk depends on clinical and family context. Genetic counseling—informed consent prior to testing—is strongly recommended.
Special Instructions
A genetic test report from a family member with a previously identified variant is required for testing. If no familial variant is known, the full FH Panel (Test Code 94877) is indicated instead. Genetic counseling is strongly recommended; Quest Genomics Client Services (1.866.GENE.INFO) is available for support.
Limitations
Limited to detecting the specific known familial variant; not suitable for unidentified variants. Negative result does not rule out FH if other variants exist; analytic sensitivity for variant detection is approximately 99%; gene dosage (copy number) assessed via bioinformatic NGS read analysis and confirmed as needed by custom targeted microarray.
Methodology
NGS (Targeted)
Biomarkers
Result Turnaround Time
Not provided.
Related Documents
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Specimen
Whole Blood
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
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