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GTR000575553.2
NYS CLEP
Last updated in GTR: 2020-04-01
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GTR000575553.2, last updated: 2020-04-01
GTR000575553.1, last updated: 2020-03-06
Last annual review date for the lab: 2023-11-27
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At a Glance
Test purpose:
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Screening;
Diagnosis
Conditions (1):
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Lynch syndrome
Enzymes (1):
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Mismatch repair endonuclease PMS2
Genes (2):
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BRAF (7q34), MLH1 (3p22.2)
Proteins (3):
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DNA mismatch repair protein Mlh1; DNA mismatch repair protein Msh2; DNA mismatch repair protein Msh6
Methods (3):
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Biochemical Genetics - Immunohistochemistry: Immunohistochemistry; ...
Target population: Help
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Clinical validity:
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Clinical utility:
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Not provided
Ordering Information
Offered by:
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Who can order: Help
- Health Care Provider
Test Order Code:
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2002327
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.
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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How to Order,
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Test development
Conditions
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Total conditions: 1
Condition/Phenotype | Identifier |
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Test Targets
Enzymes
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Total enzymes: 1
Enzyme | Associated Condition |
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Genes
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Total genes: 2
Gene | Associated Condition | Germline or Somatic | Allele (Lab-provided) | Variant in NCBI |
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Proteins
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Total proteins: 3
Protein | Associated Condition |
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Methodology
Total methods: 3
Method Category
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Test method
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Instrument *
Immunohistochemistry
Immunohistochemistry
Methylation analysis
Methylation-specific PCR
Targeted variant analysis
RT-PCR
* Instrument: Not provided
Clinical Information
Test purpose:
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Screening;
Diagnosis
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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
Availability:
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Tests performed
Entire test performed in-house
Entire test performed in-house
Analytical Validity:
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BRAF Limit of detection: 10 percent mutant alleles.
MLH1 promoter hypermethylation Analytical Sensitivity: Methlations levels below 10 percent are reported as negative.
Proficiency testing (PT):
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Yes
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Intra-Laboratory
Yes
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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Not provided
NYS CLEP Approval:
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Number:
11834
Status: Approved
Status: Approved
Additional Information
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