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HelpOrder Code UNIPD Uniparental Disomy, Varies
Useful For
Evaluation of patients presenting with mosaicism, confined placental mosaicism, or Robertsonian translocations
Evaluation of patients presenting with features of disorders known to be associated with uniparental disomy (eg, Russell-Silver syndrome)
Evaluation of disease mechanism in individuals with rare autosomal recessive disease and only one carrier parent
Genetics Test Information
Specimens from fetus or child and at least one parent are required for testing. Specimens from both parents are recommended for optimal interpretation of the results. Chromosome of interest must be specified on request form.
Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| CULFB | Fibroblast Culture for Genetic Test | Yes | No |
| CULAF | Amniotic Fluid Culture/Genetic Test | Yes | No |
Testing Algorithm
Polymerase chain reaction amplification of microsatellite markers on the chromosome of interest are used to test DNA from the parents and the child for the presence of uniparental disomy.
For prenatal specimens only:
If an amniotic fluid specimen or cultured amniocytes is received, amniotic fluid culture for genetic testing will be performed at an additional charge.
If a chorionic villus specimen or cultured chorionic villi is received, fibroblast culture for a genetic test will be performed at an additional charge.
Special Instructions
Method Name
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/Microsatellite markers
Reporting Name
Uniparental DisomySpecimen Type
VariesOrdering Guidance
This test is only intended to rule out whole-chromosome uniparental disomy (UPD). If testing is desired to rule out UPD 11 for Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome or Russell-Silver syndrome, the recommended test is BWRS / Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome/Russell-Silver Syndrome, Molecular Analysis, Varies, as it will also detect cases caused by segmental UPD.
Shipping Instructions
Specimen preferred to arrive within 96 hours of collection.
Specimen Required
Specimens from both parents and the child or fetus are recommended for optimal interpretation of results. Each specimen must have a separate order for this test. Only the proband specimen will be charged.
Testing can be performed if only one parent specimen is submitted, however, biparental inheritance and some types of uniparental disomy (UPD) cannot be definitively established in the absence of one parent. Additionally, there is a higher likelihood for uninformative or inconclusive results.
If all required specimens are not received within one month of ordering, testing will be canceled.
Patient Preparation: A previous bone marrow transplant from an allogenic donor will interfere with testing. For instructions for testing patients who have received a bone marrow transplant, call 800-533-1710.
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Whole blood
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 whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.
Specimen Stability Information: Ambient (preferred) 4 days/Refrigerated
Prenatal Specimens
Due to its complexity, consultation with the laboratory is required for all prenatal testing; call 800-533-1710 to speak to a genetic counselor.
Specimen Type: Amniotic fluid
Container/Tube: Amniotic fluid container
Specimen Volume: 20 mL
Specimen Stability Information: Refrigerated (preferred)/Ambient
Additional information: If amniotic fluid or culture amniotic fluid is received, CULAF / Culture for Genetic Testing, Amniotic Fluid will be added at an additional charge.
Specimen Type: Chorionic villi (CVS)
Container/Tube: 15-mL tube containing 15 mL of transport media
Specimen Volume: 20 mg
Specimen Stability Information: Refrigerated
Additional Information: If CVS or cultured CVS is received, CULFB / Fibroblast Culture for Biochemical or Molecular Testing will be added at an additional charge.
Acceptable:
Specimen Type: Confluent cultured cells
Container/Tube: T-25 flask
Specimen Volume: 2 Flasks
Collection Instructions: Submit confluent cultured cells from another laboratory.
Specimen Stability Information: Ambient (preferred)/Refrigerated (<24 hours)
Specimen Minimum Volume
Blood: 0.5 mL
Amniotic Fluid: 10 mL
Chorionic Villi: 5 mg
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | Varies | ||
Reject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided.
Method Description
A polymerase chain reaction-based assay, using multiple microsatellite markers (dinucleotide repeats) for the specific chromosome being tested, is used to test DNA from parents and child for the presence of uniparental disomy.(Vnencak-Jones CL. Molecular testing for inherited diseases. Am J Clin Pathol. 1999;112[1 Suppl 1]:S19-S32)
Day(s) Performed
Monday and Wednesday
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
81402
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. Molecular Genetics: Uniparental Disomy Patient Information