PPT1 sequencing is a molecular test used to identify variants in the gene associated with Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis Type 1 (CLN1).
3 weeks
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$800
The neuronal ceroid lipofuscinoses (CLN) are a group of conditions that are inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern. CLN1 is characterized by progressive microcephaly, contractures, developmental delay, psychiatric symptoms, and neurological degeneration including seizures and ataxia. Retinal and macular degeneration leads to blindness by the age of 2 years with diminished or abolished ERG results. Age of onset varies with infantile, late-infantile, juvenile and adult-onset forms of the disease with younger ages of onset typically associated with a more rapid progression of symptoms. The intracellular accumulation of lipopigments results in a characteristic microscopic pattern called granular osmiophilic deposits (GROD).
Molecular testing is useful to confirm the diagnosis and to identify the disease causing mutations within a family to allow for carrier testing and prenatal diagnosis.
Sanger Sequencing
The preferred sample type is 3-5 ml of peripheral blood collected in an EDTA (purple top) tube. Extracted DNA, dried blood spots, and saliva are also accepted for this test. Saliva samples must be submitted in an approved saliva kit. Contact the lab to receive a saliva kit or to have one sent to your patient.
The specimen should be kept at room temperature and delivered via overnight shipping. If shipment is delayed by one or two days, the specimen should be refrigerated and shipped at room temperature. Do not freeze the specimen. Samples collected on Friday can be safely designated for Monday delivery.
Prenatal diagnosis is available if the familial mutations are known. Additional fees for cell culture and maternal cell contamination may apply. Maternal cell contamination studies are required for all prenatal molecular tests. Contact the laboratory prior to sending a prenatal specimen.
Call our laboratory at 1-800-473-9411 or contact one of our Laboratory Genetic Counselors for assistance.
Robin Fletcher, MS, CGC
Falecia Thomas, MS, CGC
Alex Finley, MS, CGC