Epilepsy: Generalized Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus, Type 9 via the STX1B Gene
Summary and Pricing 
Test Method
Sequencing and CNV Detection via NextGen Sequencing using PG-Select Capture ProbesTest Code | Test Copy Genes | Test CPT Code | Gene CPT Codes Copy CPT Code | Base Price | |
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10495 | STX1B | 81479 | 81479,81479 | $990 | 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.
Testing run on PG-Select capture probes does not include exome-wide CNV analysis. Reflex is available to PGxome or an exome-based panel, or you can use this gene list to create a custom panel (click here).
Click here for costs to reflex to whole PGxome.
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
Generalized epilepsy with febrile seizures plus, type 9 is a fever-associated epilepsy syndrome characterized by episodes of febrile seizures around age 3. However, afebrile seizures also occur. The disorder shows high phenotypic variability with different type of seizures including generalized tonic-clonic, atonic, myoclonic, complex partial and absence. In some patients, developmental delay has been noted (Schubert et al. 2014. PubMed ID: 25362483; Kearney. 2015. PubMed ID: 26316853).
Genetics
Generalized epilepsy with febrile seizures plus, type 9 is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner and is caused by pathogenic variants in the STX1B gene. STX1B encodes syntaxins which is a presynaptic protein involving in regulation of synaptic vesicle exocytosis and the releasable pool in central synapses (Schubert et al. 2014. PubMed ID: 25362483; Mishima et al. 2014. PubMed ID: 24587181). The reported pathogenic variants include missense, nonsense, small framshift deletion/duplication, small indel variants, as well as a large deletion (Human Gene Mutation Database).
Clinical Sensitivity - Sequencing with CNV PG-Select
Generalized epilepsy with febrile seizures plus is clinically and genetically heterogeneous. Clinical sensitivity for STX1B cannot be estimated because only a small number of patients have been reported. Analytical sensitivity should be high because all pathogenic variants reported are detectable by sequencing.
Testing Strategy
This test provides full coverage of all coding exons of the STX1B gene, plus ~10 bases of flanking noncoding DNA. We define full coverage as >20X NGS reads or Sanger sequencing.
Indications for Test
This STX1B sequencing test is recommended for patients who are suspected to have generalized epilepsy with febrile seizures plus, type 9.
This STX1B sequencing test is recommended for patients who are suspected to have generalized epilepsy with febrile seizures plus, type 9.
Gene
Official Gene Symbol | OMIM ID |
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STX1B | 601485 |
Inheritance | Abbreviation |
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Autosomal Dominant | AD |
Autosomal Recessive | AR |
X-Linked | XL |
Mitochondrial | MT |
Disease
Name | Inheritance | OMIM ID |
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Generalized Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus, Type 9 | AD | 616172 |
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
ORDER OPTIONS
View Ordering Instructions1) Select Test Type
2) Select Additional Test Options
STAT and Prenatal Test Options are not available with Patient Plus.
No Additional Test Options are available for this test.