Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia Comprehensive Panel
Summary and Pricing
Test Method
Exome Sequencing with CNV DetectionTest Code | Test Copy Genes | Panel CPT Code | Gene CPT Codes Copy CPT Code | Base Price | |
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2673 | Genes x (106) | 81479 | 81404(x3), 81405(x7), 81406(x6), 81407(x4), 81479(x192) | $1290 | Order Options and Pricing |
Pricing Comments
We are happy to accommodate requests for testing single genes in this panel or a subset of these genes. The price will remain the list price. If desired, free reflex testing to remaining genes on panel is available. Alternatively, a single gene or subset of genes can also be ordered via our Custom Panel tool.
An additional 25% charge will be applied to STAT orders. STAT orders are prioritized throughout the testing process.
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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
Hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP) is a group of clinically and genetically diverse diseases, characterized by bilateral lower extremity spasticity (rigid muscles) and weakness (Fink. 2014. PubMed ID: 25192507; Hensiek et al. 2015. PubMed ID: 25480570; Hedera. 2018. PubMed ID: 20301682). HSP is classified as “pure” or “uncomplicated” when symptoms are confined to lower extremity spasticity and weakness and hypertonic urinary bladder. In contrast, HSP is classified as “complex” or “complicated” if the impairments in the lower limbs are also accompanied by other systemic or neurologic abnormalities such as seizures, ataxia, intellectual disability, dementia, peripheral neuropathy, and vision and hearing impairment (Fink. 2014. PubMed ID: 20301682; Hedera. 2018. PubMed ID: 20301682). The incidence of all forms of HSP is estimated to be less than one in 10,000 individuals or 0.01% (Hensiek et al. 2015. PubMed ID: 25480570).
Symptoms of the disease may begin at any age, with early onset HSP beginning in early childhood and often resembling spastic diplegic cerebral palsy and late onset HSP beginning later in childhood or early adulthood (Fink. 2014. PubMed ID: 25192507; Hedera. 2018. PubMed ID: 20301682). In addition to variation in the age of onset, the severity and rate of progression are highly variable among different subtypes of complex HSPs, and even within a specific subtype (Tesson et al. 2015. PubMed ID: 25758904).
Advantages of genetic testing for HSP include confirmation of diagnosis, identification of other health risks associated with complicated HSP, allowing for targeted testing of other family members, and assistance with reproductive planning (Hedera. 2018. PubMed ID: 20301682).
Genetics
To date, more than 90 genetic loci and over 70 genes have been shown to be involved in HSP (Tesson et al. 2015. PubMed ID: 25758904; de Souza et al. 2017. PubMed ID: 27271711). HSP may be inherited in an autosomal dominant (AD) (75% to 80% of cases), autosomal recessive (AR) manner (25% to 30%); or X-linked (XL) (1% to 2%) manner (Hensiek et al. 2015. PubMed ID: 25480570; Hedera. 2018. PubMed ID: 20301682). The genotype-phenotype correlation is poor, and some genes are associated with both complex and pure HSP (Fink. 2013. PubMed ID: 23897027).
See individual gene test descriptions for information on molecular biology of gene products and spectra of pathogenic variants.
Clinical Sensitivity - Sequencing with CNV PGxome
This multi-gene panel analyzes 103 genes, including the most common genetic causes of Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP), such as SPAST, ATL1, SPG11, CYP7B1, KIF5A, REEP1, PGN, ZFYVE26 and L1CAM. These genes account for approximately 63% of affected individuals (Hedera. 2018. PubMed ID: 20301682). To increase the clinical sensitivity of the test, we also include genes identified more recently; however, each of these genes accounts for a small proportion of individuals with spastic paraplegia.
Testing Strategy
This test is performed using Next-Gen sequencing with additional Sanger sequencing as necessary.
This panel typically provides 99.7% coverage of all coding exons of the genes 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).
For technical reasons, exon 8 of the ABCD1 gene is not currently included in this panel.
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
Individuals with symptoms consistent with spastic paraplegia are candidates for this test. Because this panel covers genes with dominant, recessive, and X-linked inheritance patterns, this test may be particularly helpful if the inheritance pattern is unclear based on the patient’s family history.
Individuals with symptoms consistent with spastic paraplegia are candidates for this test. Because this panel covers genes with dominant, recessive, and X-linked inheritance patterns, this test may be particularly helpful if the inheritance pattern is unclear based on the patient’s family history.
Genes
Inheritance | Abbreviation |
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Autosomal Dominant | AD |
Autosomal Recessive | AR |
X-Linked | XL |
Mitochondrial | MT |
Diseases
Related Test
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PGxome® |
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
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
Disease Resources
Spastic Paraplegia Foundation, Inc. (https://sp-foundation.org/)
NIH/National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (https://www.ninds.nih.gov/)
ORDER OPTIONS
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2) Select Additional Test Options
No Additional Test Options are available for this test.