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Overview

Test order codeHelp: HSIDUA

Test name

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IDUA Gene Sequencing (IDUA Sequencing)

Purpose of the test

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This is a clinical test intended for Help: Diagnosis, Risk Assessment

Condition

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How to order

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Samples can be accepted 6 days a week (Monday - Saturday). All samples must be labeled with minimum of two patient identifying information (e.g. Patient Name and Date of Birth). Please submit all samples with a completed test requisition form.
Order URL Help: https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/specialties/laboratory-services

Specimen source

Peripheral (whole) blood

Methodology

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Molecular Genetics
TTargeted variant analysis
Bi-directional Sanger Sequence Analysis

Summary of what is tested

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Clinical utility

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Not provided

Clinical validity

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This test is a full gene sequence analysis of the IDUA gene that sequences the entire protein coding regions (exons) as well as splice sites (exon-intron junctions).

Citations

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Practice guidelines

  • ACMG ACT, 2023
    American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics, Newborn Screening ACT Sheet, alpha-L-iduronidase deficiency with or without glycosaminoglycan (GAG) accumulation, Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 1 (MPS I), 2023
  • ACMG Algorithm, 2023
    ACMG Algorithm, MPS I: Decreased Alpha-L-Iduronidase; Elevated Dermatan and Heparan Sulfates, 2023

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