UCP2-Related Congenital Hyperinsulinism via the UCP2 Gene
Summary and Pricing 
Test Method
Exome Sequencing with CNV Detection
| Test Code | Test Copy Genes | Test CPT Code | Gene CPT Codes Copy CPT Code | Base Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4281 | UCP2 | 81479 | 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.
Clinical Features and Genetics
Clinical Features
Congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI) is a clinically and genetically heterogeneous condition characterized by hypoglycemia (Glaser et al. 2003; Arnoux et al. 2010). The age of disease onset ranges from neonatal period with severe forms to infancy or childhood with milder forms. Severe patients typically have extremely low serum glucose while milder cases present with variable hypoglycemia. Affected newborns also develop nonspecific symptoms including seizures, apnea, hypotonia, and poor feeding. Severity of disease can vary within the same family. Dominant inactivating UCP2 pathogenic variants are a rare cause of CHI (Snider et al. 2013).
Genetics
Dominant inactivating UCP2 pathogenic variants can cause CHI (Gonzalez-Barroso et al. 2008; Snider et al. 2013). The UCP2 gene (6 coding exons) encodes a mitochondrial uncoupling protein involved in nonshivering thermogenesis, obesity and diabetes. Genetic defects of UCP2 found to date only include missense variants (Human Gene Mutation Database). Other genes have also been associated with CHI including ABCC8, KCNJ11, GCK, GLUD1, HADH, SLC16A1, HNF4A, and HNF1A (Glaser et al. 2003; Kapoor et al. 2013; Snider et al. 2013).
Clinical Sensitivity - Sequencing with CNV PGxome
Dominant inactivating UCP2 pathogenic variants are a rare cause of CHI. In a cohort of 417 CHI patients studied at the Hyperinsulinism Center in The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), among the diazoxide-responsive patients (n=118), UCP2 pathogenic variants were found in two cases (1.7%) (Snider et al. 2013).
Testing Strategy
This test provides full coverage of all coding exons of the UCP2 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 CHI. Testing is also indicated for family members of patients who have known UCP2 mutations.
Candidates for this test are patients with CHI. Testing is also indicated for family members of patients who have known UCP2 mutations.
Gene
| Official Gene Symbol | OMIM ID |
|---|---|
| UCP2 | 601693 |
| Inheritance | Abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Autosomal Dominant | AD |
| Autosomal Recessive | AR |
| X-Linked | XL |
| Mitochondrial | MT |
Disease
| Name | Inheritance | OMIM ID |
|---|
Related Test
| Name |
|---|
| Congenital Hyperinsulinism Panel |
Citations
- Arnoux J.B. et al. 2010. Early Human Development. 86: 287-94. PubMed ID: 20550977
- Glaser B. 2003. Familial Hyperinsulinism. In: Pagon RA, Adam MP, Ardinger HH, Bird TD, Dolan CR, Fong C-T, Smith RJ, and Stephens K, editors. GeneReviews(®), Seattle (WA): University of Washington, Seattle. PubMed ID: 20301549
- González-Barroso M.M. et al. 2008. Plos One. 3: e3850. PubMed ID: 19065272
- Human Gene Mutation Database (Bio-base).
- Kapoor R.R. et al. 2013. European Journal of Endocrinology / European Federation of Endocrine Societies. 168: 557-64. PubMed ID: 23345197
- Snider K.E. et al. 2013. The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. 98: E355-63. PubMed ID: 23275527
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.
- Once the test has been added log in to myPrevent to fill out an online requisition form.
- 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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