Cobalamin, Methionine, and Methylmalonic Acid Pathways, Plasma
GTR Test Accession: Help GTR000603779.3
INHERITED DISEASEMETABOLIC DISEASENUTRITIONAL DISEASE ... View more
Last updated in GTR: 2024-04-19
Last annual review date for the lab: 2024-05-28 LinkOut
At a Glance
Monitoring; Screening
Inborn disorder of cobalamin metabolism and transport; Classic homocystinuria; Hepatic methionine adenosyltransferase deficiency more...
2-methylcitric acid; Cystathionine; Homocysteine; Methionine; Methyl malonic acid more...
Biochemical Genetics - Analyte: Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Screening and monitoring patients suspected of or confirmed with an …
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Establish or confirm diagnosis, guidance for management
Ordering Information
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Test short name: Help
CMMPP
Specimen Source: Help
Who can order: Help
  • Genetic Counselor
  • Health Care Provider
  • Licensed Dentist
  • Licensed Physician
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Physician Assistant
  • Public Health Mandate
  • Registered Nurse
Lab contact: Help
Gisele (Gessi) Bentz Pino, MS, CGC, Certified Genetic counselor, CGC, Genetic Counselor
biochemicalgenetics@mayo.edu
1-800-533-1710
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.
How to Order: Help
https://www.mayocliniclabs.com/test-catalog/overview/606103#Specimen
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Test development: Help
Test developed by laboratory (no manufacturer test name)
Informed consent required: Help
Based on applicable state law
Pre-test genetic counseling required: Help
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Post-test genetic counseling required: Help
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Conditions Help
Total conditions: 7
Condition/Phenotype Identifier
Test Targets
Analytes Help
Total analytes: 6
Analyte Associated Condition
Methodology
Total methods: 1
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Instrument *
Analyte
Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
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Clinical Information
Test purpose: Help
Monitoring; Screening
Clinical utility: Help
Establish or confirm diagnosis, guidance for management
View citations (1)
  • Tortorelli S, Turgeon CT, Lim JS, Baumgart S, Day-Salvatore DL, Abdenur J, Bernstein JA, Lorey F, Lichter-Konecki U, Oglesbee D, Raymond K, Matern D, Schimmenti L, Rinaldo P, Gavrilov DK. Two-tier approach to the newborn screening of methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase deficiency and other remethylation disorders with tandem mass spectrometry. J Pediatr. 2010;157(2):271-5. doi:10.1016/j.jpeds.2010.02.027. Epub 2010 Apr 14. PMID: 20394947.

Target population: Help
Screening and monitoring patients suspected of or confirmed with an inherited disorder of methionine, cobalamin, or propionate metabolism using plasma specimens. Evaluating individuals with suspected deficiency of vitamin B12.
View citations (4)
  • Solomon LR. Disorders of cobalamin (vitamin B12) metabolism: emerging concepts in pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment. Blood Rev. 2007;21(3):113-30. doi:10.1016/j.blre.2006.05.001. Epub 2006 Jul 11. PMID: 16814909.
  • Tortorelli S, Turgeon CT, Lim JS, Baumgart S, Day-Salvatore DL, Abdenur J, Bernstein JA, Lorey F, Lichter-Konecki U, Oglesbee D, Raymond K, Matern D, Schimmenti L, Rinaldo P, Gavrilov DK. Two-tier approach to the newborn screening of methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase deficiency and other remethylation disorders with tandem mass spectrometry. J Pediatr. 2010;157(2):271-5. doi:10.1016/j.jpeds.2010.02.027. Epub 2010 Apr 14. PMID: 20394947.
  • Turgeon CT, Magera MJ, Cuthbert CD, Loken PR, Gavrilov DK, Tortorelli S, Raymond KM, Oglesbee D, Rinaldo P, Matern D. Determination of total homocysteine, methylmalonic acid, and 2-methylcitric acid in dried blood spots by tandem mass spectrometry. Clin Chem. 2010;56(11):1686-95. doi:10.1373/clinchem.2010.148957. Epub 2010 Aug 31. PMID: 20807894.
  • Barić I, Staufner C, Augoustides-Savvopoulou P, Chien YH, Dobbelaere D, Grünert SC, Opladen T, Petković Ramadža D, Rakić B, Wedell A, Blom HJ. Consensus recommendations for the diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of inherited methylation disorders. J Inherit Metab Dis. 2017;40(1):5-20. doi:10.1007/s10545-016-9972-7. Epub 2016 Sep 26. PMID: 27671891.
Variant Interpretation:
Are family members with defined clinical status recruited to assess significance of VUS without charge? Help
Decline to answer.

Will the lab re-contact the ordering physician if variant interpretation changes? Help
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Technical Information
Test Procedure: Help
Total homocysteine, total cysteine, 2-methylcitric acid, methionine, cystathionine and methylmalonic acid are measured by stabile isotope dilution microflow liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry.(Unpublished Mayo method)
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Tests performed
Entire test performed in-house
Analytical Validity: Help
Recovery was used to assess accuracy; mean recovery was 98%. Intra assay precision was performed at 3 levels: CV results ranged from 2%-7% (N=20 each). Inter assay precision was performed at 3 levels: CV results ranged from 3%-9% (N=20 each). The analytical measurement range varies per analyte but ranges from … View more
Assay limitations: Help
Normal levels may be seen in patients undergoing treatment.
Proficiency testing (PT):
Is proficiency testing performed for this test? Help
Yes

Method used for proficiency testing: Help
Formal PT program

PT Provider: Help
European Research Network for the Evaluation and Improvement of Screening Diagnosis and Treatment of Inherited Metabolic Disorders - External Quality Assessment Schemes, ERNDIM EQAS

Description of PT method: Help
Formal PT program and Intra-laboratory alternative assessment of performance through quality control or patient blind testing

Description of internal test validation method: Help
This test was laboratory developed, and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.
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Regulatory Approval
FDA Review: Help
Category: FDA exercises enforcement discretion
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