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CYP11B1/2 DNA Chimeric Gene Fusion Test - Athena #779
MessageThis test is currently only available in BHS CPRS. If you are a Bedford provider and wish to see this test offered in Bedford CPRS- please contact the Bedford Laboratory.
Test Code
CYP11B1/2(ATH#779)
Preferred Specimen
Whole blood - Lavender EDTA - 3 tubes
Minimum Volume
Preferred: 8 mL
Minimum: 6 mL
Minimum: 6 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature. Avoid freezing.
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 10 days
Refrigerated: 10 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 10 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Long-range Multiplex PCR
Report Available
28 - 42 days
Reference Range
Provided with the patient report in CPRS.
Clinical Significance
Type of disorder: Monogenic Hypertension
Typical presentation: Hypertension, low plasma renin, high plasma aldosterone, low or normal blood potassium
Disease(s) tested for: Monogenic Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-remediable Aldosteronism
Utility: Detects the chimeric CYP11B1/2 fusion gene.
Typical presentation: Hypertension, low plasma renin, high plasma aldosterone, low or normal blood potassium
Disease(s) tested for: Monogenic Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-remediable Aldosteronism
Utility: Detects the chimeric CYP11B1/2 fusion gene.
Performing Laboratory
Athena Diagnostics, Inc.
200 Forest Street, 2nd Floor
Marlborough, MA 01752
Additional Information
Link to Athena Diagnostics test catalog
Last Updated: December 18, 2015
