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Test Code PMCAG Postmortem Cardiomyopathy and Arrhythmia 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 CACMG / Comprehensive Arrhythmia and Cardiomyopathy Gene Panel, 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.



Specimen Required


Specimen Type: 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. The following documents are available:

-Informed Consent for Genetic Testing (T576)

-Informed Consent for Genetic Testing (Spanish) (T826)

-Informed Consent for Genetic Testing for Deceased Individuals (T782)

2. Hereditary Cardiomyopathies and Arrhythmias Patient Information (T725)

Useful For

Providing a comprehensive postmortem genetic evaluation in the setting of a sudden death attributed to cardiomyopathy or suspicious for cardiac arrhythmia or with a personal or family history suggestive of a hereditary form of cardiomyopathy or cardiac arrhythmia

 

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

Method Name

Sequence Capture and Targeted Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)

Reporting Name

Postmortem Cardiomyopathy/Arrhythm

Specimen Type

Varies

Specimen Minimum Volume

See Specimen Required

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Varies Ambient (preferred)
  Refrigerated 

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

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.

CPT Code Information

81439

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
PMCAG Postmortem Cardiomyopathy/Arrhythm In Process

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
620597 Test Description 62364-5
620598 Specimen 31208-2
620599 Source 31208-2
620600 Result Summary 50397-9
620601 Result 82939-0
620602 Interpretation 69047-9
620603 Additional Results 82939-0
620604 Resources 99622-3
620605 Additional Information 48767-8
620606 Method 85069-3
620607 Genes Analyzed 82939-0
620608 Disclaimer 62364-5
620609 Released By 18771-6