Sign in →

Test ID NEPHP Comprehensive Nephrology Gene Panel, Varies


Ordering Guidance


Upon request and after initial testing is complete, WESPR / Panel to Whole Exome Sequencing Reflex Test, Varies may be added to this test. To obtain more information about this option or add WESPR testing, call 800-533-1710.

 

Customization of this panel and single gene analysis for any gene present on this panel are 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 variants 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. Call 800-533-1710 for instructions for testing patients who have received a bone marrow transplant.

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 whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.

Specimen Stability Information: Ambient (preferred)/Refrigerated


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. Hereditary Renal Genetic Testing Patient Information (T918)

3. If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Renal Diagnostics Test Request (T830) with the specimen.

Secondary ID

618086

Useful For

Providing a genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history suggestive of hereditary kidney disease

 

Establishing a diagnosis for a variety of hereditary kidney conditions including focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, nephritic/nephrotic syndrome, Alport syndrome, cystic kidney diseases (including polycystic kidney disease), nephronophthisis, tubulointerstitial disease, congenital anomalies of kidney and urinary tract, nephrocalcinosis, nephrolithiasis (kidney stones), renal electrolyte imbalances (including Bartter syndrome), C3 glomerulopathy, and complement-mediated thrombotic microangiopathy (also known as atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome)

Specimen Type

Varies

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Varies Varies

Reject Due To

All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided.

Day(s) Performed

Varies

Report Available

28 to 42 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

81401 x 2

81404 x 12

81405 x 8

81406 x 22

81407 x 13

81408 x 5

81479

81479 (if appropriate for government payers)