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Test Code HFAOP Fatty Acid Oxidation Gene Panel, Varies


Ordering Guidance


The recommended first-tier tests to screen for fatty acid oxidation disorders include acylcarnitine profile in plasma (ACRN / Acylcarnitines, Quantitative, Plasma) and urine organic acids (OAU / Organic Acids Screen, Random, Urine).

 

Customization of this panel and single gene analysis for any gene present on this panel is available. For more information see CGPH / Custom Gene Panel, Hereditary, Next-Generation Sequencing, Varies.

 

Targeted testing for familial variants (also called site-specific or known mutations testing) is available for the genes on this panel. See FMTT / Familial Variant, Targeted Testing, Varies. To obtain more information about this testing option, call 800-533-1710.



Shipping Instructions


Specimen preferred to arrive within 96 hours of collection.



Specimen Required


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

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA) or yellow top (ACD)

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 14 days

 

Specimen Type: Skin biopsy

Supplies: Fibroblast Biopsy Transport Media (T115)

Container/Tube: Sterile container with any standard cell culture media (eg, minimal essential media, RPMI 1640). The solution should be supplemented with 1% penicillin and streptomycin.

Specimen Volume: 4-mm punch

Specimen Stability Information: Refrigerated (preferred)/Ambient

Additional Information: A separate culture charge will be assessed under CULFB / Fibroblast Culture for Biochemical or Molecular Testing. An additional 3 to 4 weeks is required to culture fibroblasts before genetic testing can occur.

 

Specimen Type: Cultured fibroblast

Container/Tube: T-25 flask

Specimen Volume: 2 Flasks

Collection Instructions: Submit confluent cultured fibroblast cells from a skin biopsy from another laboratory. Cultured cells from a prenatal specimen will not be accepted.

Specimen Stability Information: Ambient (preferred)/Refrigerated (<24 hours)

Additional Information: A separate culture charge will be assessed under CULFB / Fibroblast Culture for Biochemical or Molecular Testing. An additional 3 to 4 weeks is required to culture fibroblasts before genetic testing can occur.

 

Specimen Type: Blood spot

Supplies: Card-Blood Spot Collection (Filter Paper) (T493)

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Collection card (Whatman Protein Saver 903 Paper)

Acceptable: PerkinElmer 226 (formerly Ahlstrom 226) filter paper, or blood spot collection card

Specimen Volume: 5 Blood spots

Collection Instructions:

1. An alternative blood collection option for a patient older than 1 year is a fingerstick. For detailed instructions, see How to Collect Dried Blood Spot Samples.

2. Let blood dry on the filter paper at ambient temperature in a horizontal position for a minimum of 3 hours.

3. Do not expose specimen to heat or direct sunlight.

4. Do not stack wet specimens.

5. Keep specimen dry.

Specimen Stability Information: Ambient (preferred)/Refrigerated

Additional Information:

1. Due to lower concentration of DNA yielded from blood spot, it is possible that additional specimen may be required to complete testing.

2. For collection instructions, see Blood Spot Collection Instructions

3. For collection instructions in Spanish, see Blood Spot Collection Card-Spanish Instructions (T777)

4. For collection instructions in Chinese, see Blood Spot Collection Card-Chinese Instructions (T800)

 

Specimen Type: Saliva

Patient Preparation: Patient should not eat, drink, smoke, or chew gum 30 minutes prior to collection.

Supplies: Saliva Swab Collection Kit (T786)

Specimen Volume: 1 Swab

Collection Instructions: Collect and send specimen per kit instructions.

Specimen Stability Information: Ambient 30 days

Additional Information: Due to lower concentration of DNA yielded from saliva, it is possible that additional specimen may be required to complete testing.


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: Biochemical Disorders Patient Information (T527)

3. If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Biochemical Genetics Test Request (T798) with the specimen.

Secondary ID

608028

Useful For

Follow up for abnormal biochemical results suggestive of a fatty acid oxidation disorder

 

Establishing a molecular diagnosis for patients with a fatty acid oxidation disorder

 

Identifying variants within genes known to be associated with a fatty acid oxidation disorder, allowing for predictive testing of at-risk family members

Genetics Test Information

This test utilizes next-generation sequencing to detect single nucleotide and copy number variants in 44 genes associated with fatty acid oxidation disorders: ACAA2, ACACA, ACAD8, ACAD9, ACADL, ACADM, ACADS, ACADSB, ACADVL, ACAT1, ACAT2, ACOT9, ALDH5A1, CPT1A, CPT2, DECR1, ECHS1, ECI1, ETFA, ETFB, ETFDH, ETHE1, FLAD1, GLUD1, HADH, HADHA, HADHB, HMGCL, HMGCS2, HSD17B10, LPIN1, MLYCD, NADK2, OPA1, PPARG, SLC22A5, SLC25A20, SLC25A29, SLC25A32, SLC52A1, SLC52A2, SLC52A3, TANGO2, and TAZ. See Targeted Genes and Methodology Details for Fatty Acid Oxidation Gene Panel and Method Description for additional details.

 

Identification of a disease-causing variant may assist with diagnosis, prognosis, clinical management, familial screening, and genetic counseling for fatty acid oxidation disorders.

Method Name

Sequence Capture and Targeted Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) followed by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and Sanger Sequencing

Reporting Name

Fatty Acid Oxidation Gene Panel

Specimen Type

Varies

Specimen Minimum Volume

See Specimen Required

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.

Clinical Information

Mitochondrial fatty acid beta-oxidation plays an important role in energy production, particularly in skeletal and heart muscle, and in hepatic ketone body formation. Disorders of fatty acid oxidation (FAO) are characterized by hypoglycemia, hepatic dysfunction, encephalopathy, skeletal myopathy, and cardiomyopathy. Most FAO disorders have a similar presentation, and their biochemical diagnosis can, at times, be difficult. Commonly used metabolite screens such as urine organic acids, plasma acylcarnitines, and fatty acids are influenced by dietary factors and the clinical status of the patient. This often leads to incomplete diagnostic information or even false-negative results. Enzyme assays are limited to one enzyme per assay, which doesn't allow for comprehensive testing for all FAO disorders.

 

A comprehensive gene panel is a helpful tool to establish a diagnosis for patients with suggestive clinical and biochemical features, given the broad clinical spectrum and genetic heterogeneity of FAO disorders.

 

Acylcarnitine profile in plasma (ACRN / Acylcarnitines, Quantitative, Plasma) and urine organic acids (OAU / Organic Acids Screen, Random, Urine) are the recommended first-tier tests to assess individuals for a FAO disorder. Additional testing includes an assay in fibroblasts (FAO / Fatty Acid Oxidation Probe Assay, Fibroblast Culture), which is useful following molecular testing to determine whether variants of uncertain significance are pathogenic. The purpose of the in vitro probe assay is to offer screening for several defects of FAO and organic acid metabolism under controlled laboratory conditions using fibroblast cultures.

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided.

Interpretation

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

Specimen Retention Time

Whole blood: 2 weeks (if available); Extracted DNA: 3 months; Blood spots/Saliva: 1 month

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

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.

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
HFAOP Fatty Acid Oxidation Gene Panel 105353-7

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
608740 Test Description 62364-5
608741 Specimen 31208-2
608742 Source 31208-2
608743 Result Summary 50397-9
608744 Result 82939-0
608745 Interpretation 69047-9
608746 Resources 99622-3
608747 Additional Information 48767-8
608748 Method 85069-3
608749 Genes Analyzed 48018-6
608750 Disclaimer 62364-5
608751 Released By 18771-6

Day(s) Performed

Varies

Report Available

14 to 21 days

CPT Code Information

81443

88233-Tissue culture, skin, solid tissue biopsy (if appropriate)

88240-Cryopreservation (if appropriate)

 

Reflex Tests

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
CULFB Fibroblast Culture for Genetic Test Yes No

Testing Algorithm

For skin biopsy or cultured fibroblast specimens, fibroblast culture testing will be performed at an additional charge. If viable cells are not obtained, the client will be notified.