UGT1A1 genotyping for Gilbert Syndrome
GTR Test Accession: Help GTR000018449.3
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INHERITED DISEASEMETABOLIC DISEASESYNDROMIC DISEASE ... View more
Last updated in GTR: 2020-08-13
Last annual review date for the lab: 2024-07-22 LinkOut
At a Glance
Diagnosis; Monitoring; Mutation Confirmation; ...
Gilbert syndrome
Genes (1): Help
UGT1A1 (2q37.1)
Molecular Genetics - Targeted variant analysis: PCR electrophoresis, capillary gel
The target population is patients suspected of having a diagnosis …
Individuals with Gilbert syndrome have a reduced level of hepatic …
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Ordering Information
Offered by: Help
Specimen Source: Help
  • Amniocytes
  • Amniotic fluid
  • Buccal swab
  • Cell culture
  • Chorionic villi
  • Cord blood
  • Fetal blood
  • Fibroblasts
  • Frozen tissue
  • Isolated DNA
  • Peripheral (whole) blood
  • Product of conception (POC)
  • Saliva
  • View specimen requirements
Who can order: Help
  • Genetic Counselor
  • Health Care Provider
  • Licensed Physician
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Physician Assistant
  • Registered Nurse
CPT codes: Help
**AMA CPT codes notice
Contact Policy: Help
Laboratory can only accept contact from health care providers. Patients/families are encouraged to discuss genetic testing options with their health care provider.
How to Order: Help
All samples should be shipped via overnight delivery at room temperature.
No weekend or holiday deliveries.
Label each specimen with the patient’s name, date of birth and date sample collected.
Send specimens with complete requisition and consent form, otherwise, specimen processing may be delayed.
Order URL
Test service: Help
Clinical Testing/Confirmation of Mutations Identified Previously
Confirmation of research findings
Custom Sequence Analysis
Test development: Help
Test developed by laboratory but exempt from FDA oversight (eg. NYS CLEP approved, offered within a hospital or clinic)
Informed consent required: Help
No
Pre-test genetic counseling required: Help
Decline to answer
Post-test genetic counseling required: Help
Decline to answer
Recommended fields not provided:
Conditions Help
Total conditions: 1
Condition/Phenotype Identifier
Test Targets
Genes Help
Total genes: 1
Gene Associated Condition Germline or Somatic Allele (Lab-provided) Variant in NCBI
Methodology
Total methods: 1
Method Category Help
Test method Help
Instrument *
Targeted variant analysis
PCR electrophoresis, capillary gel
* Instrument: Not provided
Clinical Information
Test purpose: Help
Diagnosis; Monitoring; Mutation Confirmation; Pre-symptomatic; Risk Assessment; Screening
Clinical validity: Help
Individuals with Gilbert syndrome have a reduced level of hepatic bilirubin UDP-glucuronosyltransferase 1A1 (UGT1A1), the enzyme necessary for the conjugation of bilirubin. This enzyme is encoded for by the UGT1A1 gene on chromosome 2q37. A polymorphism in the promoter region of the UGT1A1 gene has been identified in the majority … View more
Target population: Help
The target population is patients suspected of having a diagnosis of Gilbert's syndrome.
Variant Interpretation:
What is the protocol for interpreting a variation as a VUS? Help
Variants will be identified and evaluated using a custom collection of bioinformatic tools and comprehensively interpreted by our team of directors and genetic counselors.

Will the lab re-contact the ordering physician if variant interpretation changes? Help
Yes.
Research:
Is research allowed on the sample after clinical testing is complete? Help
http://dnatesting.uchicago.edu/research-consent-form
Recommended fields not provided:
Technical Information
Test Comments: Help
UGT1A1*28 (promoter polymorphism) and *6 (G71R) polymorphisms are tested for Gilbert syndrome and only the UGT1A*28 polymorphism is tested for irinotecan metabolism.
Availability: Help
Tests performed
Entire test performed in-house
Analytical Validity: Help
Analytical Sensitivity 99-100% Accuracy 100% Precision 100%
Proficiency testing (PT):
Is proficiency testing performed for this test? Help
Yes

Method used for proficiency testing: Help
Formal PT program

PT Provider: Help
American College of Medical Genetics / College of American Pathologists, ACMG/CAP
VUS:
Software used to interpret novel variations Help
A custom collection of bioinformatics tools

Laboratory's policy on reporting novel variations Help
The laboratory reports novel variations.
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Regulatory Approval
FDA Review: Help
Category: FDA exercises enforcement discretion
Additional Information

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