Kallmann Syndrome
GTR Test Accession: Help GTR000278766.9
INHERITED DISEASEENDOCRINOLOGYREPRODUCTIVE HEALTH ... View more
Last updated in GTR: 2023-08-04
Last annual review date for the lab: 2023-08-04 LinkOut
At a Glance
Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism 7 with or without anosmia; Hypogonadism with anosmia
AMH (19p13.3); AMHR2 (12q13.13); ANOS1 (Xp22.31); AXL (19q13.2); CCDC141 (2q31.2) more...
The purpose of this research study is to generate information …
Currently open
Patients with hypogonadotropic hypogonadism and related phenotypes (microphallus, undescended testes, …
Molecular Genetics - Sequence analysis of the entire coding region: Bi-directional Sanger Sequence Analysis
Study Description
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Molecular Basis of Inherited Reproductive Disorders
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REU Genetics Study
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Contribute to generalizable knowledge
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The purpose of this research study is to generate information about the hereditary basis of disorders of the reproductive system including early puberty, late puberty, complete absence of puberty (Kallmann Syndrome, Idiopathic Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism), as well as normal puberty that is accompanied by abnormalities of the reproductive system later in … View more
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Observational study
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MGH Harvard Center for Reproductive Medicine
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Stephanie Seminara, MD, Scientific Director
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Research Coordinator, Staff
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Ravikumar Balasubramanian, PhD, MD, Lab Associate Director
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Laboratory welcomes contact from patients/families interested in participating. Referrals from clinicians are also welcomed.
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Participation
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Currently open
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Patients with hypogonadotropic hypogonadism and related phenotypes (microphallus, undescended testes, delayed/absent puberty, anosmia/absent sense of smell, amenorrhea, etc.) Exclusionary criteria: hypothyroidism, prolactinemia, hemochromatosis, hypergonadotropism including PCOS or Klinefelter syndrome.
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Participants may enroll remotely. Study materials including health questionnaire, smell test and tubes for blood samples are sent to study subjects. Boston-area residents, or visitors are welcome to participate in person and may contact us for an appointment.
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Not provided
Conditions Help
Total conditions: 2
Condition/Phenotype Identifier
Test Targets
Genes Help
Total genes: 59
Gene Associated Condition Germline or Somatic Allele (Lab-provided) Variant in NCBI
Methodology
Total methods: 1
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Instrument *
Sequence analysis of the entire coding region
Bi-directional Sanger Sequence Analysis
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Technical Information
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Sanger sequencing of mutation site, familial/segregation studies are also available
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Sanger sequencing of mutation site, familial/segregation studies are also available
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This laboratory performs research only analyses; variants are reported to referring providers only. Detected variants must be verified at a CLIA approved lab prior to considering for medical management.
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