TTR Gene, Full Gene Analysis ATTRZ

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

TTR Gene, Full Gene Analysis

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Transthyretin Gene, Full Gene Analysis

Clinical Info

Establishing a molecular diagnosis for patients with amyloidosis
Identifying variants within TTR known to be associated with amyloidosis, allowing for predictive testing of at-risk family members

Identification of a disease-causing variant may assist with diagnosis, prognosis, clinical management, recurrence risk assessment, familial screening, and genetic counseling for amyloidosis.

Specimen Type

Container

Lavender Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Specimen preferred to arrive within 96 hours of collection.
Container/Tube: Lavender (EDTA) or Yellow (ACD Tube
Specimen: 3 mL (0.5 mL min) Send Original Tube
Transport Temperature: Room Temperature
A previous bone marrow transplant from an allogenic donor will interfere with testing. Call 800-533-1710 for instructions for testing patients who have received a bone marrow transplant.

Transport Instructions

Specimen Stability

Methodology

Sequence Capture and Targeted Next-Generation Sequencing followed by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and Sanger Sequencing

Days Performed

TAT: 29-43 Days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Medical Laboratories

CPT

81404
LOINC Code 94225-0

PDM

2159700

Result Interpretation

An interpretive report will be provided.

Interpretation:

All detected variants are evaluated according to American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics

recommendations.(1) Variants are classified based on known, predicted, or possible pathogenicity and

reported with interpretive comments detailing their potential or known significance.

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