Lynch Syndrome Panel

Test Code

91461

Alias/See Also

HNPCC Genetic Testing
Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal CA

CPT Codes
81295, 81297, 81292, 81294, 81298, 81300, 81317, 81319, 81403

Includes

MLH1, MSH2, MSH6, PMS2, and EPCAM (dosage ONLY) genes.

Preferred Specimen

20 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Patient Preparation

Saliva: Do NOT eat, drink, smoke or chew gum for 30 minutes before collection.

Buccal Swab: Please refer to user instructions provided with kit. Ensure the sponge tip does NOT come into contact with any surface prior to collection. Do NOT eat, drink, smoke, or chew gum for 30 minutes before collection. Do not touch swab tips or allow contact with any other object.

Minimum Volume

10 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

2 mL saliva to "fill to" line collected in OGD-500, OrageneDx collection kit • 1 buccal swab submitted in OCD-100A buccal kit (ORAcollect-DX collection kit) • 10 mg skin fibroblasts collected in sterile plastic container • 2 flasks (2 flasks 75% confluent minimum) skin fibroblasts collected in each of two separate sterile T-25 culture flasks or equipment with 80-100% confluent growth

Instructions

Do not hold specimen. Forward to laboratory when specimen arrives.

Whole blood (preferred): Normal phlebotomy procedure. Specimen stability is crucial. Store and ship room temperature immediately. Do not freeze.

Saliva: 2 mL saliva collected in the Oragene-Dx collection kit up to the "fill to" line (OGD-500/OGD-600, OGD-510/OGD-610). Do NOT remove the plastic film from the funnel lid.

For fibroblasts and skin fibroblasts, call 1-866-GENEINFO (1-866-436-3463) prior to collecting and ordering.

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Whole blood
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: Unacceptable

Saliva or buccal swab
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days

Fibroblasts and skin fibroblasts
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Do not reject. Forward to performing laboratory for evaluation of sample

Methodology
DNA Bait Capture • Long Range Polymerase Chain Reaction • Next Generation Sequencing • Microarray

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule

Set up: Tues, Thurs, Sat; Report available: 15-22 days from completed pre-authorization

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Clinical Significance

Lynch syndrome, is the most common form of hereditary colon cancer predisposition, accounting for 2% to 4% of all colorectal and endometrial cancer cases. This test detects pathogenic variants in the MLH1, MSH2, MSH6, PMS2, and EPCAM (dosage ONLY) genes.

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA

33608 Ortega Highway

San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042

Last Updated: September 27, 2019

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.