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HelpOrder Code PSYQP Psychotropic Pharmacogenomics Gene Panel, Varies
Necessary Information
Prior Authorization is available, but not required, for this test. If proceeding with the prior authorization process, submit the required form with the specimen.
Specimen Required
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Invert several times to mix blood.
2. Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.
Specimen Stability Information: Ambient (preferred) 9 days/Refrigerated 30 days
Specimen Type: Saliva
Patient Preparation: Patient should not eat, drink, smoke, or chew gum 30 minutes prior to collection.
Supplies: Saliva Swab Collection Kit (T786)
Specimen Volume: 2 Swabs, use 2 kits for collection
Collection Instructions: Collect and send specimen per kit instructions.
Additional Information: Due to lower concentration of DNA yielded from saliva, testing cannot proceed to reflex testing for CYP2D6 sequencing and will stop after initial testing is complete.
Specimen Stability Information: Ambient 30 days
Specimen Type: Extracted DNA
Container/Tube: 2-mL screw top tube
Specimen Volume: 100 mcL (microliters)
Collection Instructions:
1. The preferred volume is 100 mcL at a concentration of 50 ng/mcL.
2. Provide concentration of DNA and volume on tube.
Specimen Stability Information: Frozen (preferred) 1 year/Ambient/Refrigerated
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:
-Informed Consent for Genetic Testing (T576)
-Informed Consent for Genetic Testing-Spanish (T826)
2. Psychotropic Pharmacogenomics Gene Panel Prior Authorization Ordering Instructions
3. If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Therapeutics Test Request (T831) with the specimen.
Useful For
Individualizing selection and dosage of medications prescribed for treatment of depression and other psychiatric disorders based on genetic variation
Identifying genetic variation in genes known to be associated with response and/or risk of toxicity with psychotropic medications
Evaluating patients who have failed therapy with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI)
Evaluating patients with treatment-resistant depression
Predicting response time to improvement with SSRI
Genetics Test Information
This test includes targeted testing to evaluate the following genes: ANKK1, ADRA2, CHRNA3, COMT, CYP1A2, CYP2B6, CYP2C9, CYP2C19, CYP2D6, CYP3A4, CYP3A5, DRD2, EPHX1, GRIK4, HLA-A*31:01, HLA-B*15:02, HTR2A, HTR2C, MTHFR, OPRM1, SCN1A, SLC6A4 (5-HTT), and UGT2B15.
CYP2D6 testing is done in 2 tiers when needed. Tier 1 uses a polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based 5'-nuclease assay to determine the variants present. All samples also have copy number determined by PCR-based 5'-nuclease assay. Testing in tier 1 allows for the detection of all common CYP2D6 variants (eg, *2, *3, *4, *5, *6, *7, *8, *9, *10, *17, *29, *35, *41, *59) and rarer alleles such as *11, *12, *14, *15, and *114. Duplications and multiplications of alleles are also identified. Unitary and tandem CYP2D7-2D6 (*13) alleles and CYP2D6-2D7 (eg, *4N, *36, and *68) alleles can also be detected. Tier 2 testing involves sequencing using fluorescent dye-terminator chemistry and is only done if an ambiguous phenotype results from tier 1 testing. Approximately 3% of samples require tier 2 testing.
Prior Authorization is available for this assay.
Testing Algorithm
If a specimen requires follow-up for CYP2D6, then reflex testing will be performed as appropriate at an additional charge.
For more information see CYP2D6 Comprehensive Cascade Testing Algorithm.
Special Instructions
Method Name
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) with Allelic Discrimination Analysis/Qualitative Allele-Specific RT-PCR/PCR followed by Sizing Analysis
Reporting Name
Psychotropic PGx Panel, VSpecimen Type
VariesSpecimen Minimum Volume
Blood: 1 mL
Saliva, extracted DNA: see Specimen Required
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | Varies | ||
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All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided.
Method Description
Genomic DNA is extracted from the sample.
Genotyping for the following genes is performed using a polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based 5'-nuclease assay. Fluorescently labeled detection probes anneal to the target DNA: ANKK1, ADRA2, CHRNA3, COMT, CYP1A2, CYP2B6, CYP2C9, CYP2C19, CYP2D6, CYP3A4, CYP3A5, DRD2, EPHX1, GRIK4, HTR2A, HTR2C, MTHFR, OPRM1, SCN1A, and UGT2B15. PCR is used to amplify the section of DNA that contains the variant. If the detection probe is an exact match to the target DNA, the 5'-nuclease polymerase degrades the probe, the reporter dye is released from the effects of the quencher dye, and a fluorescent signal is detected. Genotypes are assigned based on the allele-specific fluorescent signals that are detected.(Unpublished Mayo method)
Amplification for the HLA-B*15:02 and HLA-A*31:01 alleles and an internal control gene is performed by real-time PCR in the presence of SYBR Green, which fluoresces when bound to double-stranded DNA. A genotype is assigned based on the allele-specific SYBR Green fluorescent signals that are detected.(Unpublished Mayo method)
SLC6A4 is performed utilizing PCR amplification of the region surrounding the polymorphism followed by size separation of the products.(Lesch KP, Bengel D, Heils A, et al. Association of anxiety-related traits with a polymorphism in the serotonin transporter gene regulatory region. Science. 1996;274[5292]:1527-1531)
CYP2D6 Copy Number Assay:
This assay utilizes a duplex real-time PCR, which includes 1 copy number probe and a reference assay per reaction. Each copy number probe detects the genomic sequence of interest and the reference assay detects a sequence that is known to be present in 2 copies in a diploid genome. Relative quantitation is used to determine the relative copy number of the target of interest in a genomic DNA (gDNA) sample normalized to10 ng/mcL for each probe. Each probe is normalized to the known copy number of the reference sequence, and compared to a calibrator sample with known copies of the target sequence included with each run.(Package insert: Taqman Copy Number Assays. Applied Biosystems; Revision D, 02/2019)
2D6 Sequencing Assays (Tier 2, as needed):
The CYP2D6 allele of interest is amplified by PCR. The PCR product is then purified and sequenced in both directions using fluorescent dye-terminator chemistry. Sequencing products are separated on an automated sequencer and trace files analyzed for variations in the exons and intron/exon boundaries of all 9 exons using mutation detection software and visual inspection.(Unpublished Mayo method)
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
81418
Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2D61Z | CYP2D6 Full Gene Sequence | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| 2D62Z | CYP2D6 GEN CYP2D6-2D7 Hybrid | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| 2D63Z | CYP2D6 GEN CYP2D7-2D6 Hybrid | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| 2D64Z | CYP2D6 Nonduplicated Gene | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| 2D65Z | CYP2D6 5' Gene DUP/MLT | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| 2D66Z | CYP2D6 3' Gene DUP/MLT | No, (Bill Only) | No |
Prior Authorization
Insurance preauthorization is available for this testing; forms are available.
Patient financial assistance may be available to those who qualify. Patients who receive a bill from Mayo Clinic Laboratories will receive information on eligibility and how to apply.