Walker-Warburg Syndrome
GTR Test Accession: Help GTR000591218.4
CAP
INHERITED DISEASEMETABOLIC DISEASEMUSCULOSKELETAL ... View more
Last updated in GTR: 2023-07-03
Last annual review date for the lab: 2023-07-07 LinkOut
At a Glance
Diagnosis; Screening
Muscular dystrophy-dystroglycanopathy (congenital with brain and eye anomalies), type A, 4
Genes (1): Help
FKTN (9q31.2)
Molecular Genetics - Targeted variant analysis: Next-Generation (NGS)/Massively parallel sequencing (MPS)
The Walker-Warburg syndrome test offers molecular detection of one pathogenic …
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Ordering Information
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Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute San Juan Capistrano
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  • Health Care Provider
  • Licensed Physician
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CPT codes: Help
**AMA CPT codes notice
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.
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http://www.questdiagnostics.com/

for fetal cases, please call GeneInfo at 866.436.3463 to discuss with a Quest genetic counselor
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Test developed by laboratory (no manufacturer test name)
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Based on applicable state law
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http://www.questdiagnostics.com/
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Pre-test genetic counseling required: Help
No
Post-test genetic counseling required: Help
No
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Conditions Help
Total conditions: 1
Condition/Phenotype Identifier
Test Targets
Genes Help
Total genes: 1
Gene Associated Condition Germline or Somatic Allele (Lab-provided) Variant in NCBI
Methodology
Total methods: 1
Method Category Help
Test method Help
Instrument *
Targeted variant analysis
Next-Generation (NGS)/Massively parallel sequencing (MPS)
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Clinical Information
Test purpose: Help
Diagnosis; Screening
Target population: Help
The Walker-Warburg syndrome test offers molecular detection of one pathogenic variant in the FKTN gene, F390fs (c.1167dupA), which accounts for greater than 99% of Ashkenazi-Jewish Walker-Warburg syndrome pathogenic variants. Walker-Warburg syndrome is an autosomal recessive multi-system disorder which affects the development of the brain, muscles, and eyes. Clinical features include … View more
Variant Interpretation:
What is the protocol for interpreting a variation as a VUS? Help
Not applicable

Will the lab re-contact the ordering physician if variant interpretation changes? Help
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Technical Information
Availability: Help
Tests performed
Entire test performed in-house
Analytical Validity: Help
analytical validity = 99%
Proficiency testing (PT):
Is proficiency testing performed for this test? Help
Yes

Method used for proficiency testing: Help
Formal PT program

PT Provider: Help
American College of Medical Genetics / College of American Pathologists, ACMG/CAP
VUS:
Laboratory's policy on reporting novel variations Help
not applicable
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Regulatory Approval
FDA Review: Help
Category: FDA exercises enforcement discretion
Additional Information

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