Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease (PMP22, MPZ, GJB1 genes)
GTR Test Accession: Help GTR000568356.4
INHERITED DISEASENERVOUS SYSTEM
Last updated in GTR: 2022-07-12
Last annual review date for the lab: 2023-07-28 LinkOut
At a Glance
Diagnosis; Mutation Confirmation
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
Genes (3): Help
GJB1 (Xq13.1), MPZ (1q23.3), PMP22 (17p12)
Molecular Genetics - Deletion/duplication analysis: Multiplex Ligation-dependent Probe Amplification (MLPA)
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CMT1 is the most common form, accounts for about 50%–60% …
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Ordering Information
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Molecular Genetics and Cytogenetics, Clinical Laboratory Service
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Test short name: Help
CMT
Specimen Source: Help
Who can order: Help
  • Licensed Physician
Test Order Code: Help
2513
Lab contact: Help
Marcela Lagos, MD, Lab Director
mlagos@med.puc.cl
+56 223548515
Contact Policy: Help
Laboratory can only accept contact from health care providers. Patients/families are encouraged to discuss genetic testing options with their health care provider.
Test service: Help
Clinical Testing/Confirmation of Mutations Identified Previously
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Pre-test genetic counseling required: Help
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Post-test genetic counseling required: Help
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Conditions Help
Total conditions: 1
Condition/Phenotype Identifier
Test Targets
Genes Help
Total genes: 3
Gene Associated Condition Germline or Somatic Allele (Lab-provided) Variant in NCBI
Methodology
Total methods: 1
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Test method Help
Instrument *
Deletion/duplication analysis
Multiplex Ligation-dependent Probe Amplification (MLPA)
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Clinical Information
Test purpose: Help
Diagnosis; Mutation Confirmation
Clinical validity: Help
CMT1 is the most common form, accounts for about 50%–60% of all CMT cases. CMT1 is subdivided into CMT1A and CMT1B. CMT1A is due to duplications in PMP22 gene and is the most common, accounting for 70%–80% of CMT1 and over 50% of all CMT cases. CMT1B occurs in 10% … View more
View citations (1)
  • Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease variants-classification, clinical, and genetic features and rational diagnostic evaluation. Bassam BA, et al. J Clin Neuromuscul Dis. 2014;15(3):117-28. doi:10.1097/CND.0000000000000020. PMID: 24534835.
Clinical utility: Help
Establish or confirm diagnosis
View citations (1)
  • Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease variants-classification, clinical, and genetic features and rational diagnostic evaluation. Bassam BA, et al. J Clin Neuromuscul Dis. 2014;15(3):117-28. doi:10.1097/CND.0000000000000020. PMID: 24534835.

Variant Interpretation:
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Technical Information
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Tests performed
Entire test performed in-house
Analytical Validity: Help
Samples from five patients with a clinical diagnosis of CMT with known genotype were analyzed. In 100% of these, alterations to at least one of the three studied genes were found. Control subjects were also analyzed.
Proficiency testing (PT):
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No
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Regulatory Approval
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Additional Information

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