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Test ID PMHLH Postmortem Primary Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) Gene Panel, Tissue


Ordering Guidance


This test is intended for use when whole blood is not available, and formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue is the only available specimen. If whole blood is available, consider HLHGP / Primary Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis Gene Panel, Varies.



Specimen Required


Specimen Type: Tissue (FFPE)

Container/Tube: Tissue block

Collection Instructions: Submit a formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block

Additional Information: Testing will be attempted on blocks of any age but may be canceled if adequate DNA concentration cannot be obtained.


Forms

1. New York Clients-Informed consent is required. Document on the request form or electronic order that a copy is on file or submit the Informed Consent for Genetic Testing for Deceased Individuals (T782).

2. Viral Susceptibility, Lymphoproliferation, and Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis Patient Information

Secondary ID

620624

Useful For

Providing a comprehensive postmortem genetic evaluation in the setting of a death attributed to primary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis

 

Identifying a disease-causing variant in the decedent, which may assist with risk assessment and predictive testing of at-risk family members

Specimen Type

Varies

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Varies Ambient (preferred)
  Refrigerated 

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

81443