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GTR000519636.2
Last updated in GTR:
2018-02-09
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GTR000519636.2,
last updated:
2018-02-09
GTR000519636.1,
registered in GTR:
2017-02-25
Last annual review date for the lab: 2024-02-15
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At a Glance
Test purpose:
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Diagnosis;
Mutation Confirmation;
Risk Assessment
Conditions (1):
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Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis 4, susceptibility to
Genes (1):
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APOL1 (22q12.3)
Methods (1):
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Molecular Genetics - Mutation scanning of select exons: PCR and Sequencing for G1/G2 alleles
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Clinical validity:
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Clinical utility:
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Ordering Information
Offered by:
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Test short name:
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APOL1
Specimen Source:
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- Isolated DNA
- Peripheral (whole) blood
Who can order: Help
- Genetic Counselor
- Health Care Provider
- Licensed Physician
Lab contact:
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Contact Policy:
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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:
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Patient samples should be shipped via overnight delivery at room temperature. Each specimen should be labeled with the patient’s name, date of birth and date of sample collection.
No weekend or holiday deliveries.
Send specimens with a completed sample requisition form, otherwise, specimen processing may be delayed. …
No weekend or holiday deliveries.
Send specimens with a completed sample requisition form, otherwise, specimen processing may be delayed. …
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Test development:
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Test developed by laboratory (no manufacturer test name)
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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Test strategy
Conditions
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Total conditions: 1
| 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 *
Mutation scanning of select exons
PCR and Sequencing for G1/G2 alleles
* Instrument: Not provided
Clinical Information
Test purpose:
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Diagnosis;
Mutation Confirmation;
Risk Assessment
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Clinical validity,
Clinical utility,
Target population,
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?,
Will the lab re-contact the ordering physician if variant interpretation changes?,
Is research allowed on the sample after clinical testing is complete?,
Sample negative report,
Sample positive report
Technical Information
Test Procedure:
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Targeted sequencing of exon 6 for c.1024A>G, c.1152T>G, and c.1212_1217del TTATAA
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Tests performed
Entire test performed in-house
Entire test performed in-house
Analytical Validity:
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The sensitivity is estimated at around 99% for the detection of nucleotide base changes, small deletions, and small insertions in the regions analyzed.
Proficiency testing (PT):
Is proficiency testing performed for this test?
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No
Method used for proficiency testing: Help
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No
Method used for proficiency testing: Help
Intra-Laboratory
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Test Confirmation,
Assay limitations,
Description of internal test validation method,
Citations for Analytical validity,
PT Provider,
Description of PT method,
Major CAP category, CAP category, CAP test list
Regulatory Approval
FDA Review:
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Category:
FDA exercises enforcement discretion
Additional Information
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