Order Code PRSSZ PRSS1 Gene, Full Gene Analysis, Varies
Useful For
Confirmation of suspected clinical diagnosis of hereditary pancreatitis (HP) in patients with chronic pancreatitis
Identification of familial PRSSI mutation to allow for predictive and diagnostic testing in family members
Genetics Test Information
Testing consists of full gene sequencing of the PRSS1 gene. Includes the following commonly observed mutations: R122H, N29I, and A16V.
Special Instructions
Method Name
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Amplification followed by DNA sequencing
Reporting Name
PRSS1 Gene, Full Gene AnalysisSpecimen Type
VariesShipping Instructions
Specimen preferred to arrive within 96 hours of draw.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation: A previous bone marrow transplant from an allogenic donor will interfere with testing. Call 800-533-1710 for instructions for testing patients who have received a bone marrow transplant.
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lavender top (EDTA) or yellow top (ACD)
Acceptable: Any anticoagulant
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Invert several times to mix blood.
2. Send specimen in original tube.
Specimen Stability Information: Ambient (preferred)/Refrigerated
Specimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Varies | Ambient (preferred) | |
Frozen | ||
Refrigerated |
Reject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated by Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided.
Method Description
Day(s) Performed
Varies
Performing Laboratory

CPT Code Information
81404-PRSS1 (protease, serine, 1 [trypsin 1]) (eg, hereditary pancreatitis), full gene sequence
Forms
1. New York Clients-Informed consent is required. Document on the request form or electronic order that a copy is on file. The following documents are available in Special Instructions:
-Informed Consent for Genetic Testing (T576)
-Informed Consent for Genetic Testing-Spanish (T826)
2. Molecular Genetics: Congenital Inherited Diseases Patient Information (T521) in Special Instructions