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GTR000502121.2
Last updated in GTR:
2013-11-11
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GTR000502121.2,
last updated:
2013-11-11
GTR000502121.1,
registered in GTR:
2013-11-11
Last annual review date for the lab: 2024-03-13
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At a Glance
Test purpose:
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Diagnosis
Conditions (2):
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CHRNA1-Related Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome;
Congenital myasthenic syndrome
Genes (1):
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CHRNA1 (2q31.1)
Methods (1):
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Molecular Genetics - Sequence analysis of the entire coding region: Bi-directional Sanger Sequence Analysis
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Not provided
Clinical validity:
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Not provided
Clinical utility:
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Ordering Information
Offered by:
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Informed consent required:
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Decline to answer
Pre-test genetic counseling required:
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Decline to answer
Post-test genetic counseling required:
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Decline to answer
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Conditions
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Total conditions: 2
Condition/Phenotype | Identifier |
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Test Targets
Genes
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Total genes: 1
Gene | Associated Condition | Germline or Somatic | Allele (Lab-provided) | Variant in NCBI |
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Methodology
Total methods: 1
Method Category
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Test method
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Instrument *
Sequence analysis of the entire coding region
Bi-directional Sanger Sequence Analysis
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Clinical Information
Test purpose:
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Diagnosis
Variant Interpretation:
Will the lab re-contact the ordering physician if variant interpretation changes?
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Yes.
Yes.
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Clinical validity,
Clinical utility,
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What is the protocol for interpreting a variation as a VUS?,
Are family members with defined clinical status recruited to assess significance of VUS without charge?,
Is research allowed on the sample after clinical testing is complete?,
Sample negative report,
Sample positive report
Technical Information
Availability:
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Tests performed
Entire test performed in-house
Entire test performed in-house
Analytical Validity:
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Sensitivity >98%, specifity >99%
Proficiency testing (PT):
Is proficiency testing performed for this test?
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Yes
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Formal PT program
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European Molecular Genetics Quality Network, EMQN
Yes
Method used for proficiency testing: Help
Formal PT program
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European Molecular Genetics Quality Network, EMQN
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Regulatory Approval
FDA Review:
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Not provided
Additional Information
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