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Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia via the ITGA2B Gene

Summary and Pricing

Test Method

Exome Sequencing with CNV Detection
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ITGA2B 81479 81479,81479 $990
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11397ITGA2B81479 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

  • Siwu Peng, PhD

Clinical Features and Genetics

Clinical Features

Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia (GT) is the most commonly inherited disorder of platelet function. Extensive phenotypic variability is seen with GT where mucocutaneous bleeding episodes are the most uniform symptom. Other clinical features may include hemorrhage, easy bruising, postpartum bleeding, and menorrhagia. Platelet count and morphology are typically normal in patients with GT making diagnosis more difficult (Nurden et al. 2013). Bleeding in patients affected with GT is due to loss of the integrin receptor complex CD41, also known as GpIIb/IIIa, thereby preventing platelet binding to fibrinogen at sites of vessel injury. Onset age is directly correlated to the amount of functional CD41 integrin complex with severe cases displaying symptoms in early childhood. Platelet infusions and recombinant factor VIIa treatments have been shown to curtail symptoms (Coppola et al. 2004; Poon et al, 2004). Genetic testing is helpful for differential diagnosis of GT from other disorders displaying mucocutaneous bleeding and platelet function defects.

Genetics

GT is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner through mutations in either the ITGB3 or ITGA2B genes. Causative mutations are primarily missense affecting integrin complex formation or small deletions leading to frameshift and premature translation termination throughout both ITGB3 and ITGA2B genes (Jallu et al. 2010; http://med.mssm.edu/glanzmanndb). Splicing mutations are more frequently found in ITGA2B and represent about 15% of causative GT mutations within the gene. Commonly identified mutations include c.409-3_418del in Arabs and c.1544+1G>A in French Gypsies (Jallu 2010; Fiore et al. 2012). ITGA2B protein is the alpha subunit making up the aIIbb3 integrin complex, also known at CD41 and GpIIb/IIIa. Activation of the αIIbβ3 integrin complex allows platelets to bind fibrinogen and join to form platelet plugs at sites of vessel injury (Nurden et al. 2013).

Clinical Sensitivity - Sequencing with CNV PGxome

Mutations in either ITGB3 or ITGA2B account for nearly all cases of GT. Analytical sensitivity for detection of causative mutations in both genes is >95%. Clinical sensitivity for patients with GT symptoms (absence of platelet aggregation and αIIbβ3 expression) is >95% (Fiore et al. 2012).

Testing Strategy

This test provides full coverage of all coding exons of the ITGA2B 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

All patients with bleeding disorders and failure of platelet function testing. Most patients have a positive family history. Patients with easy bruising, prolonged nosebleeds and menorrhagia. This test may also be considered for the reproductive partners of individuals who carry pathogenic variants in ITGA2B.

Gene

Official Gene Symbol OMIM ID
ITGA2B 607759
Inheritance Abbreviation
Autosomal Dominant AD
Autosomal Recessive AR
X-Linked XL
Mitochondrial MT

Disease

Name Inheritance OMIM ID
Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia AR 273800

Citations

  • Coppola A. et al. 2004. Thrombosis and haemostasis. 92: 1450-2. PubMed ID: 15583755
  • Fiore M. et al. 2012. European journal of human genetics : EJHG. 20: N/A. PubMed ID: 22781097
  • Jallu V. et al. 2010. Human mutation. 31: 237-46. PubMed ID: 20020534
  • Nurden AT. et al. 2013. Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis. 39: 642-55. PubMed ID: 23929305
  • Poon MC. et al. 2004. Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis : JTH. 2: 1096-103. PubMed ID: 15219192

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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