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GTR000005250.5
CAP
Last updated in GTR: 2018-07-03
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GTR000005250.5, last updated: 2018-07-03
GTR000005250.4, last updated: 2017-05-31
GTR000005250.3, last updated: 2015-06-03
GTR000005250.2, last updated: 2014-05-29
GTR000005250.1, last updated: 2013-05-29
Last annual review date for the lab: 2024-04-29
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At a Glance
Test purpose:
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Diagnosis;
Mutation Confirmation;
Screening
Conditions (3):
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Fragile X syndrome;
Fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome;
Premature ovarian failure 1
Genes (1):
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FMR1 (Xq27.3)
Methods (2):
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Molecular Genetics - Methylation analysis: Methylation-specific PCR; ...
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Not provided
Clinical validity:
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Not provided
Clinical utility:
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Not provided
Ordering Information
Offered by:
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Test short name:
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Fragile X syndrome
Specimen Source:
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- Amniocytes
- Amniotic fluid
- Chorionic villi
- Peripheral (whole) blood
Who can order: Help
- Health Care Provider
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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Test service:
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Clinical Testing/Confirmation of Mutations Identified Previously
Test additional service:
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Custom Prenatal Testing
Custom mutation-specific/Carrier testing
Custom mutation-specific/Carrier testing
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 Order Code,
Lab contact for this test,
Test strategy
Conditions
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Total conditions: 3
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: 2
Method Category
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Test method
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Instrument
Methylation analysis
Methylation-specific PCR
Applied Biosystem 3130xl capillary sequencing instrument
Targeted variant analysis
Trinucleotide repeat by PCR or Southern Blot
Applied Biosystem 3130xl capillary sequencing instrument
Clinical Information
Test purpose:
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Diagnosis;
Mutation Confirmation;
Screening
Recommended fields not provided:
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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analytical sensitivity 5%
Proficiency testing (PT):
Is proficiency testing performed for this test?
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Yes
Method used for proficiency testing: Help
Formal PT program
PT Provider: Help
American College of Medical Genetics / College of American Pathologists, ACMG/CAP
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Method used for proficiency testing: Help
Formal PT program
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American College of Medical Genetics / College of American Pathologists, ACMG/CAP
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Test Confirmation,
Assay limitations,
Description of internal test validation method,
Citations for Analytical validity,
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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