Rapid microarray (CGH and SNP)
Test #:
100
Turnaround Time:
2-4 days
Specimen Requirements:
Specimens should be shipped at room temperature in a leak-proof, rigid container with overnight delivery. To discuss minimum acceptable specimens for neonatal patients or for sample types not listed, please contact Allele Diagnostics.
- Peripheral blood: 2-3 mL NaHep and 2-3 mL EDTA whole blood (Neonates: 1 mL NaHep and 1 mL EDTA)
- Cord blood: 2-3 mL NaHep and 2-3 mL EDTA whole blood
- iSWAB™ - DNA Collection Kit (4 swabs)1 Order a kit
- DNA1,2: 5 μg
CPT Codes:
81229 x1
Ordering Requirements:
Clinical Utility:
- Patients with multiple anomalies not specific to a well-delineated genetic syndrome.
- Apparent nonsyndromic DD/ID.
- Autism spectrum disorders.
- Diagnosis of trisomies in addition to microdeletions/duplications for rapid results in a NICU setting.
Test Description:
Test is performed using array CGH with SNP analysis.
In general, microarray is useful for detecting most large and small structural chromosome abnormalities and copy neutral AOH with rapid results. FISH visualization is routinely performed following an abnormal microarray result and reported independently from the microarray. Karyotype should be performed in conjunction with microarray if detection of balanced abnormalities is desired.
The CGH portion of this microarray can identify numeric chromosomal abnormalities as well as unbalanced structural abnormalities. The microarray is designed to target pericentromeric regions, subtelomeric regions, and regions associated with copy number abnormalities. In addition, a less dense backbone provides coverage throughout the whole genome. Abnormalities larger than approximately 20 kb in targeted regions and 80 kb in backbone regions can be identified. Test results will be reported as: 1) clinically significant, 2) abnormality identified with unclear clinical significance, or 3) normal (no clinically significant or unclear abnormalities identified). Copy number changes that are unlikely to have clinical relevance at the time of report will be noted in the report.
The SNP component of this microarray will detect long continuous stretches of homozygosity (or absence of heterozygosity, AOH). AOH can be indicative of uniparental disomy (UPD) if within a chromosome, or an increased risk of a recessive disorder if identified across multiple chromosomes. Note that for some regions of the genome, AOH of 8-10 Mb may be within normal limits and will not be reported. There are a small number of chromosome regions which are associated with imprinting or UPD disorders. AOH of 5 Mb or more will be reported for regions that have previously been associated with imprinting conditions. The SNP component of this assay also has the ability to determine an overall level of homozygosity throughout the genome of 5% or more. If identified, this will be reported as it may be reflective of identity by descent and an increased risk for recessive disorders. Clinical correlation is required to properly assess a potential for relatedness. In addition, this assay cannot determine whether the alteration is paternal, maternal or de novo in origin. Additional UPD or molecular testing may be required.
References:
- Manning & Hudgins, Professional Practice and Guidelines Committee. Array-based technology and recommendations for utilization in medical genetics practice for detection of chromosomal abnormalities. Genet Med. 12(11):742-5 (2010). PubMed: 20962661
- Miller et al., Consensus statement: chromosomal microarray is a first-tier clinical diagnostic test for individuals with developmental disabilities or congenital anomalies. Am J Hum Genet. 86(5):749-64 (2010). PubMed: 20466091