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Dyskeratosis Congenita (DC) and Revesz Syndrome via the TINF2 Gene

Summary and Pricing

Test Method

Exome Sequencing with CNV Detection
Test Code Test Copy GenesTest CPT Code Gene CPT Codes Copy CPT Codes Base Price
TINF2 81479 81479,81479 $990
Test Code Test Copy Genes Test CPT Code Gene CPT Codes Copy CPT Code Base Price
8471TINF281479 81479,81479 $990 Order Options and Pricing

Pricing Comments

Our favored testing approach is exome based NextGen sequencing with CNV analysis. This will allow cost effective reflexing to PGxome or other exome based tests. However, if full gene Sanger sequencing is desired for STAT turnaround time, insurance, or other reasons, please see link below for Test Code, pricing, and turnaround time information. If the Sanger option is selected, CNV detection may be ordered through Test #600.

An additional 25% charge will be applied to STAT orders. STAT orders are prioritized throughout the testing process.

Click here for costs to reflex to whole PGxome (if original test is on PGxome Sequencing platform).

Click here for costs to reflex to whole PGnome (if original test is on PGnome Sequencing platform).

The Sanger Sequencing method for this test is NY State approved.

For Sanger Sequencing click here.

Turnaround Time

3 weeks on average for standard orders or 2 weeks on average for STAT orders.

Please note: Once the testing process begins, an Estimated Report Date (ERD) range will be displayed in the portal. This is the most accurate prediction of when your report will be complete and may differ from the average TAT published on our website. About 85% of our tests will be reported within or before the ERD range. We will notify you of significant delays or holds which will impact the ERD. Learn more about turnaround times here.

Targeted Testing

For ordering sequencing of targeted known variants, go to our Targeted Variants page.

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Genetic Counselors

Geneticist

  • Stela Berisha, PhD, FACMG

Clinical Features and Genetics

Clinical Features

Dyskeratosis congenita (DC) is a disease characterized by multiple anomalies including abnormal skin pigmentation, nail dystrophy, mucosal leukoplakia, bone marrow failure and an increase in cancer predisposition (Walne et al. 2007. PubMed ID: 17507419; Kirwan et al. 2008. PubMed ID: 18005359). Individuals affected with DC can exhibit other features including liver cirrhosis, osteoporosis, pulmonary fibrosis and learning difficulties. 80-90% of individuals affected with DC experience bone marrow failure by age 30 (Kirwan et al. 2008. PubMed ID: 18005359). Age of onset and progression of DC may vary. Those who have minimal physical findings with normal bone marrow function are at the mild end of the spectrum, while those at the severe end of the spectrum have these features along with bone marrow failure (Savage et al. 2009. PubMed ID: 20301779). Variants in the TINF2 gene also cause Revesz syndrome, a severe type of DC that is characterized by bilateral exudative retinopathy or Coats disease and bone marrow failure (Bertuch et al. 2015. PubMed ID: 26400640).

Genetics

Dyskeratosis congenita is caused primarily by defects in telomere maintenance (Walne et al. 2007. PubMed ID: 17507419; Trahan et al. 2010. PubMed ID: 20008900). DC is characterized by three genetic subtypes: X-linked recessive, caused by variants in the DKC1 gene, autosomal dominant DC caused by heterozygous variants in TERC, TINF2 or TERT genes, and autosomal recessive DC which involves several genes including ACD, CTC1, DKC1, NHP2, NOP10, PARN, RTEL1, WRAP53 as well as TERT (Savage et al. 2009. PubMed ID: 20301779).

TINF2-related DC and Revesz syndrome are inherited in an autosomal dominant manner, although the majority of variants are de novo (Bertuch et al. 2015. PubMed ID: 26400640). TINF2 encodes TERF1-interacting nuclear factor 2 (TINF2), a component of the telomere shelterin protein complex, which is needed for telomere maintenance. Approximately 70% of reported pathogenic variants are missense (Savage et al. 2008. PubMed ID: 18252230).

Clinical Sensitivity - Sequencing with CNV PGxome

Approximately 70% of individuals with dyskeratosis congenita (DC) have pathogenic variants in at least 1 of the 11 known DC genes. The TINF2 gene accounts for 11-24% of pathogenic variants reported in DC patients (Walne et al. 2008. PubMed ID: 18669893; Armanios et al. 2012. PubMed ID: 22965356).

Testing Strategy

This test provides full coverage of all coding exons of the TINF2 gene plus 10 bases of flanking noncoding DNA in all available transcripts along with other non-coding regions in which pathogenic variants have been identified at PreventionGenetics or reported elsewhere. We define full coverage as >20X NGS reads or Sanger sequencing. PGnome panels typically provide slightly increased coverage over the PGxome equivalent. PGnome sequencing panels have the added benefit of additional analysis and reporting of deep intronic regions (where applicable).

Dependent on the sequencing backbone selected for this testing, discounted reflex testing to any other similar backbone-based test is available (i.e., PGxome panel to whole PGxome; PGnome panel to whole PGnome).

Indications for Test

Candidates for this test are patients with symptoms consistent with autosomal dominant Dyskeratosis Congenita, Revesz syndrome and the family members of patients who have known TINF2 variants.

Gene

Official Gene Symbol OMIM ID
TINF2 604319
Inheritance Abbreviation
Autosomal Dominant AD
Autosomal Recessive AR
X-Linked XL
Mitochondrial MT

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Ordering/Specimens

Ordering Options

We offer several options when ordering sequencing tests. For more information on these options, see our Ordering Instructions page. To view available options, click on the Order Options button within the test description.

myPrevent - Online Ordering

  • The test can be added to your online orders in the Summary and Pricing section.
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  • PGnome sequencing panels can be ordered via the myPrevent portal only at this time.

Requisition Form

  • A completed requisition form must accompany all specimens.
  • Billing information along with specimen and shipping instructions are within the requisition form.
  • All testing must be ordered by a qualified healthcare provider.

For Requisition Forms, visit our Forms page

If ordering a Duo or Trio test, the proband and all comparator samples are required to initiate testing. If we do not receive all required samples for the test ordered within 21 days, we will convert the order to the most effective testing strategy with the samples available. Prior authorization and/or billing in place may be impacted by a change in test code.


Specimen Types

Specimen Requirements and Shipping Details

PGxome (Exome) Sequencing Panel

PGnome (Genome) Sequencing Panel

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