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Overview

Test order codeHelp: CYPZ

Test name

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CYP21A2 Gene, Full Gene Analysis (CYPZ)

Purpose of the test

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This is a clinical test intended for Help: Risk Assessment, Diagnosis

Condition

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How to order

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https://www.mayocliniclabs.com/test-catalog/Specimen/37445
Order URL Help: https://www.mayocliniclabs.com/order-tests/index.html

Specimen source

Chorionic villi
Cord blood
Amniocytes
Amniotic fluid
Peripheral (whole) blood

Methodology

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Molecular Genetics
DDeletion/duplication analysis
Multiplex Ligation-dependent Probe Amplification (MLPA)
  • Qiagen LiquiChip (Luminex) 200IS System
  • Other
CSequence analysis of the entire coding region
Bi-directional Sanger Sequence Analysis
  • Applied Biosystems 3730 capillary sequencing instrument
  • Other

Summary of what is tested

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Clinical utility

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Establish or confirm diagnosis

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Reproductive decision-making

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Predictive risk information for patient and/or family members

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Clinical validity

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Not provided

Practice guidelines

  • ACMG ACT Sheet, 2011
    American College of Medical Genetics ACT SHEET, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, 2011
  • ACMG Algorithm, 2009
    American College of Medical Genetics Algorithm, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, 2009
  • ACMG Algorithm, 2009
    American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics, Algorithm, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (Elevated 17-OHP), 2009

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