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Test Id : PRSSZ

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PRSS1 Gene, Full Gene Analysis, Varies

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Useful For
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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
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Testing consists of full gene sequencing of the PRSS1 gene. Includes the following commonly observed mutations: R122H, N29I, and A16V.

Highlights

-Full sequencing of the PRSS1 gene includes R122H, N29I, and A16V mutations

-Mutations in the PRSS1 gene are the most common cause of hereditary pancreatitis

-Useful for diagnostic confirmation of hereditary pancreatitis

Method Name
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Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Amplification followed by DNA sequencing

NY State Available
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Yes

Reporting Name
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PRSS1 Gene, Full Gene Analysis

Aliases
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Hereditary Pancreatitis

Pancreatitis

Familial Pancreatitis

Specimen Type
Describes the specimen type validated for testing

Varies

Shipping Instructions

Specimen preferred to arrive within 96 hours of draw.

Specimen Required
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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

Special Instructions
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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

Specimen Minimum Volume
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1 mL

Reject Due To
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All specimens will be evaluated by Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.

Specimen Stability Information
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Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Varies Ambient (preferred)
Frozen
Refrigerated

Useful For
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

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
Provides information that may help with selection of the correct genetic test or proper submission of the test request

Testing consists of full gene sequencing of the PRSS1 gene. Includes the following commonly observed mutations: R122H, N29I, and A16V.

Clinical Information
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Hereditary pancreatitis (HP) is a rare autosomal dominant disorder associated with approximately 80% penetrance. HP is characterized by early onset acute pancreatitis during childhood or early adolescence. The acute pancreatitis in these patients generally progresses to chronic pancreatitis by adulthood and can eventually lead to both exocrine and endocrine pancreatic insufficiency. Patients with HP are also at an increased risk for developing pancreatic cancer. Studies have estimated the lifetime risk of developing pancreatic cancer to be as high as 40%.

 

Mutations in the protease serine 1 or cationic trypsinogen (PRSS1) gene are a common cause of HP. It has been reported that as many as 80% of patients with symptomatic hereditary pancreatitis have a causative PRSS1 mutation. HP cannot be clinically distinguished from other forms of pancreatitis. However, PRSS1 mutations are generally restricted to individuals with a family history of pancreatitis. PRSS1 mutations are infrequently found in patients with alcohol-induced and tropical pancreatitis.

 

Although several mutations have been identified, the R122H, N29I and A16V mutations are the most common disease-causing mutations associated with HP. Data suggest that the R122H mutation results in more severe disease and earlier onset of symptoms than the A16V mutation. Although these 3 alterations account for >90% of mutations detected in the cationic trypsinogen gene, the inability to identify mutations in approximately 20% of families with HP suggests the involvement of other loci or unidentified mutations in the cationic trypsinogen gene.

 

Mutations in other genes, such as SPINK1, CFTR and CTRC have been associated with hereditary and familial pancreatitis. Abnormalities in these genes are not detected by this assay. However, genetic testing for these genes simultaneously, including PRSS1, is available by ordering HPPAN / Hereditary Pancreatitis Panel.

Reference Values
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An interpretive report will be provided.

Interpretation
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All detected alterations will be evaluated according to American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) recommendations.(1) Variants will be classified based on known, predicted, or possible pathogenicity and reported with interpretive comments detailing their potential or known significance.

Cautions
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Some individuals who have a diagnosis of hereditary pancreatitis and/or involvement of PRSS1 may have a mutation that is not identified by this method (eg, large genomic deletions or duplications, promoter mutations, deep intronic mutations). The absence of a mutation, therefore, does not eliminate the possibility of a diagnosis of hereditary pancreatitis. For predictive testing of asymptomatic individuals, it is important to first document the presence of an PRSS1 gene mutation in an affected family member.

 

In some cases, DNA alterations of undetermined significance may be identified.

 

Rare polymorphisms exist that could lead to false-negative or false-positive results. If results obtained do not match the clinical findings, additional testing should be considered.

 

Test results should be interpreted in the context of clinical findings, family history, and other laboratory data. Errors in our interpretation of results may occur if information given is inaccurate or incomplete.

Clinical Reference
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1. Richards S, Aziz N, Bale S, et al: Standards and guidelines for the interpretation of sequence variants: a joint consensus recommendation of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics and the Association for Molecular Pathology. Genet Med 2015 May;17(5):405-424

2. Teich N, Mossner J: Hereditary chronic pancreatitis. Best Pract Res Clin Gastroenterol 2008;22(1):115-130

3. Rebours V, Levy P, Ruszniewski P: An overview of hereditary pancreatitis. Dig Liver Dis 2012;44(1):8-15

4. Ellis I: Genetic counseling for hereditary pancreatitis-the role of molecular genetics testing for the cationic trypsinogen gene, cystic fibrosis and serine protease inhibitor Kazal type 1. Gastroenterol Clin North Am 2004;33:839-854

5. Solomon S, Whitcomb DC, LaRusch J. PRSS1-Related Hereditary Pancreatitis. In: GeneReviews. Edited by RA Pagon, MP Adam, HH Ardinger HH, et al: University of Washington, Seattle. 1993-2014. 2012 Mar 1. Available at www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK84399

Method Description
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PDF Report
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No

Day(s) Performed
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Varies

Report Available
The interval of time (receipt of sample at Mayo Clinic Laboratories to results available) taking into account standard setup days and weekends. The first day is the time that it typically takes for a result to be available. The last day is the time it might take, accounting for any necessary repeated testing.

14 to 20 days

Specimen Retention Time
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Whole Blood: 2 weeks (if available) Extracted DNA: 3 months

Performing Laboratory Location
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Rochester

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Test Classification
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This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

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CPT codes are provided by the performing laboratory.

81404-PRSS1 (protease, serine, 1 [trypsin 1]) (eg, hereditary pancreatitis), full gene sequence

LOINC® Information
Provides guidance in determining the Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) values for the order and results codes of this test. LOINC values are provided by the performing laboratory.

Test Id Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
PRSSZ PRSS1 Gene, Full Gene Analysis 94215-1
Result Id Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
Applies only to results expressed in units of measure originally reported by the performing laboratory. These values do not apply to results that are converted to other units of measure.
52464 Result Summary 50397-9
52465 Result 82939-0
52466 Interpretation 69047-9
52467 Additional Information 48767-8
52468 Specimen 31208-2
52469 Source 31208-2
52470 Released By 18771-6

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