Dyskeratosis Congenita (DC) via the TERT Gene
Summary and Pricing 
Test Method
Sequencing and CNV Detection via NextGen Sequencing using PG-Select Capture Probes| Test Code | Test Copy Genes | Test CPT Code | Gene CPT Codes Copy CPT Code | Base Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4831 | TERT | 81479 | 81479,81479 | $640 | Order Options and Pricing |
Pricing Comments
This test is also offered via our exome backbone with CNV detection (click here). The exome-based test may be higher priced, but permits reflex to the entire exome or to any other set of clinically relevant genes.
An additional 25% charge will be applied to STAT orders. STAT orders are prioritized throughout the testing process.
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
Dyskeratosis congenita (DC) is 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. Approximately 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. 2016. PubMed ID: 20301779).
Genetics
Dyskeratosis congenita (DC) 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. 2016. PubMed ID: 20301779).
TERT encodes the protein component of telomerase with reverse transcriptase activity, while TERC encodes the RNA component of telomerase that is needed for telomere maintenance (Du et al. 2009. PubMed ID: 18931339). Most reported pathogenic variants in the TERT gene are heterozygous missense variants that are causative for both autosomal dominant and autosomal recessive forms of DC.
The TERT gene is located on chromosome 5p15.33, contains 16 exons with 4018 nucleotide and encodes a protein with 1132 amino acids.
Clinical Sensitivity - Sequencing with CNV PG-Select
Approximately 70% of individuals with dyskeratosis congenita (DC) have pathogenic variants in at least 1 of the 11 known DC genes. Pathogenic variants in the TERT gene account for 1-7% of DC cases (Savage et al. 2016. PubMed ID: 20301779).
Testing Strategy
This test provides full coverage of all coding exons of the TERT gene, plus ~10 bases of flanking noncoding DNA. We define full coverage as >20X NGS reads or Sanger sequencing.
Indications for Test
Candidates for this test are patients with symptoms consistent with autosomal dominant or autosomal recessive dyskeratosis congenita and the family members of patients who have known TERT variants.
Candidates for this test are patients with symptoms consistent with autosomal dominant or autosomal recessive dyskeratosis congenita and the family members of patients who have known TERT variants.
Gene
| Official Gene Symbol | OMIM ID |
|---|---|
| TERT | 187270 |
| Inheritance | Abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Autosomal Dominant | AD |
| Autosomal Recessive | AR |
| X-Linked | XL |
| Mitochondrial | MT |
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Citations
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
Specimen Types
Specimen Requirements and Shipping Details
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