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Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy (DRPLA) Gene Analysis, Varies

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Confirming the diagnosis of dentatorubral-pallidoluysian atrophy (DRPLA) for symptomatic patients

 

Predictive testing for individuals with a family history of DRPLA and a documented expansion in the ATN1 gene in an affected family member

Method Name
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Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

NY State Available
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Yes

Reporting Name
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DRPLA Gene Analysis

Aliases
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Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy (DRPLA)

DRPLA (Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy)

Haw River Syndrome (HRS)

HRS (Haw River Syndrome)

Specimen Type
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Varies

Specimen Required
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Specimen Type: Whole blood

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.

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Lavender top (EDTA) or yellow top (ACD)

Acceptable: None

Specimen Volume: 3 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Invert several times to mix blood.

2. Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.

Additional Information:

1. Specimens are preferred to be received within 4 days of collection. Extraction will be attempted for specimens received after 4 days, and DNA yield will be evaluated to determine if testing may proceed.

2. To ensure minimum volume and concentration of DNA is met, the preferred volume of blood must be submitted. Testing may be canceled if DNA requirements are inadequate.

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:

-Informed Consent for Genetic Testing (T576)

-Informed Consent for Genetic Testing (Spanish) (T826)

2. Molecular Genetics: Neurology Patient Information

3. If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Neurology Specialty Testing Client Test Request (T732) with the specimen.

Specimen Minimum Volume
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See Specimen Required

Reject Due To
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All specimens will be evaluated at 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

Confirming the diagnosis of dentatorubral-pallidoluysian atrophy (DRPLA) for symptomatic patients

 

Predictive testing for individuals with a family history of DRPLA and a documented expansion in the ATN1 gene in an affected family member

Clinical Information
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Dentatorubral-pallidoluysian atrophy (DRPLA) is a rare autosomal dominant neurodegenerative disorder characterized by ataxia, choreoathetosis, dementia, and psychiatric disturbance in adults and ataxia, myoclonus, seizures, and progressive intellectual deterioration in children. Characteristic neuropathologic observations include degeneration of the dentatorubral and pallidoluysian systems of the central nervous system.

 

The prevalence of DRPLA depends on the geographic and ethnic origin of the population being studied. DRPLA was first described in a European individual without a family history of the disorder; however, it is predominantly found as an inherited condition and is most prevalent in Japan (0.2-0.7 per 100,000). Although rare, DRPLA has been identified in other populations, including Europe and North America.

 

Dentatorubral-pallidoluysian atrophy is caused by an expansion of a CAG trinucleotide repeat in the ATN1 gene. This trinucleotide repeat is polymorphic in the general population, with the number of repeats ranging from 6 to 35. Affected individuals, have 48 or greater CAG repeats. Repeat sizes between 35 and 47 are associated with incomplete penetrance and a milder clinical phenotype. As with other trinucleotide repeat disorders, anticipation is frequently observed, and larger CAG expansions are associated with earlier onset and a more severe and rapid clinical course. More marked expansion may occur with paternal transmission.

Reference Values
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Normal alleles: 7-35 CAG repeats

Abnormal alleles: 49-93 CAG repeats

 

An interpretive report will be provided.

Interpretation
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The interpretive report includes an overview of the findings as well as the associated clinical significance.

Cautions
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For predictive testing, it is important to first document the presence of CAG-repeat amplification in the ATN1 gene in an affected family member to confirm that molecular expansion is the underlying mechanism of disease in the family.

 

It is strongly recommended that patients undergoing predictive testing receive genetic counseling both prior to testing and after results are available.

 

Predictive testing of an asymptomatic child is not recommended.

 

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

 

The absence of an expansion in the ATN1 gene does not eliminate the diagnosis of other inherited neurodegenerative disorders that have overlapping clinical features with dentatorubral-pallidoluysian atrophy, such as Huntington disease or spinocerebellar ataxias.

Supportive Data

Method validation involved comparative studies with other laboratories and testing 50 individuals from the general population (anonymous blood donors) and 48 patients with cerebellar ataxia. In each case, the distribution of observed repeat sizes closely correlated with previously reported values (ie, similar range and frequencies of specific repeat sizes). Sequencing of 2 specimens confirmed accuracy of CAG repeat numbers compared with estimations based on the size of polymerase chain reaction products.

Clinical Reference
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1. Ikeuchi T, Onodera O, Oyake M, Koide R, Tanaka H, Tsuji S. Dentatorubral-pallidoluysian atrophy (DRPLA): close correlation of CAG repeat expansions with the wide spectrum of clinical presentations and prominent anticipation. Semin Cell Biol. 1995;6(1):37-44

2. Tsuji S. Dentatorubral-pallidoluysian atrophy: clinical aspects and molecular genetics. Ad Neurol. 2002;89:231-239

3. Carroll LS, Massey TH, Wardle M, Peall KJ. Dentatorubral-pallidoluysian atrophy: An update. Tremor Other Hyperkinet Mov (N Y). 2018;8:577

4. Prades S, Melo de Gusmao C, Grimaldi S, Shiloh-Malawsky Y, Felton T, Houlden H. DRPLA. In: Adam MP, Feldman J, Mirzaa GM, Pagon RA, Wallace SE, Amemiya A, eds. GeneReviews [Internet]. University of Washington, Seattle; 1999. Updated September 21, 2023. Accessed November 14, 2024. Available at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK1491/

Method Description
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A polymerase chain reaction-based assay is used to amplify across the region of the ATN1 gene containing the CAG repeats. Assay products are separated by capillary electrophoresis and are sized by comparison with an internal size standard.(Dorschner MO, Barden D, Stephens K. Diagnosis of five spinocerebellar ataxia disorders by multiplex amplification and capillary electrophoresis. J Mol Diag. 2002;4(2):108-113)

PDF Report
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No

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Tuesday

Report Available
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14 to 21 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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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.

81177-ATN1 (ataxin 2) (eg, denatatorubral-pallidolyuysian atrophy) gene analysis, evaluation to detect abnormal (eg, expanded) alleles

LOINC® Information
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Test Id Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
DRPL DRPLA Gene Analysis In Process
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.
53234 Result Summary 50397-9
53235 Result 49631-5
53236 Interpretation 69047-9
53237 Specimen 31208-2
53238 Source 31208-2
53239 Released By 18771-6

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Test Update Resources

Change Type Effective Date
Test Changes - Specimen Information 2024-12-24