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Metachromatic Leukodystrophy Panel

Summary and Pricing

Test Method

Sequencing and CNV Detection via NextGen Sequencing using PG-Select Capture Probes
Test Code Test Copy Genes Gene CPT Codes Copy CPT Codes
3285 ARSA 81405,81479 Order Options and Pricing
PSAP 81479,81479
Test Code Test Copy Genes Panel CPT Code Gene CPT Codes Copy CPT Code Base Price
3285Genes x (2)81479 81405(x1), 81479(x3) $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.

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Genetic Counselors

Geneticist

  • Renee Bend, PhD

Clinical Features and Genetics

Clinical Features

Metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD, OMIM 250100) is a lysosomal storage disorder due to the abnormal degradation of sulfatide and its subsequent accumulation, mainly in the nervous system. The lysosomal degradation of sulfatide requires both the enzyme arylsulfatase A or ARSA (encoded by the ARSA gene) and the sphingolipid-activator protein 1 or SAP-1 (encoded by the PSAP gene). While most patients with MLD have deficiency in the ARSA enzyme, some patients have deficiency in SAP-1. MLD is a progressive neurodegenerative disease. Three clinical subtypes are distinguished on the basis of the age of onset.

1) Late infantile MLD is characterized by onset before the age of two years and death by the age of five. Symptoms begin with a decline of physical and mental abilities after a few months of normal development and progress to blindness, deafness, paralysis, and difficulty in swallowing (Masters et al. Arch Dis Child 39:345-355, 1964).

2) Juvenile MLD is characterized by onset between five and ten years of age and death by the age of twenty. Symptoms include slow deterioration of speech, gait and posture, spasticity, and dystonia (Schutta et al. J Med Genet 3:86-91, 1966).

3) Adult MLD is characterized by onset after the age of sixteen, unsteady gait, and slow neurological progression with cognitive loss (Müller et al. J Neurol Sci 9:567-584, 1969).

Genetics

All forms of MLD are inherited with an autosomal recessive manner. They are caused by variants in the ARSA gene (Gieselmann et al. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 86:9436-9440, 1989) or the PSAP gene (Kretz et al. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 87:2541-2544, 1990). To date, ~150 and ~10 variants have been reported in the ARSA and PSAP genes, respectively. They are distributed along the entire coding regions of the genes and occur in patients from various ethnic groups.

Clinical Sensitivity - Sequencing with CNV PG-Select

Currently not known.

Testing Strategy

This panel provides 100% coverage of all coding exons of the genes listed, plus ~10 bases of flanking noncoding DNA. We define coverage as ≥20X NGS reads or Sanger sequencing.

Indications for Test

Candidates for this test are patients with MLD.

Genes

Official Gene Symbol OMIM ID
ARSA 607574
PSAP 176801
Inheritance Abbreviation
Autosomal Dominant AD
Autosomal Recessive AR
X-Linked XL
Mitochondrial MT

Related Test

Name
PGxome®

Citations

  • Gieselmann, V., et.al. (1989). PubMed ID: 2574462
  • Kretz, K. A., et.al. (1990). PubMed ID: 2320574
  • Masters, P. L., et.al. (1964). PubMed ID: 14206875
  • Muller, D., et.al. (1969). PubMed ID: 4189441
  • Schutta, H. S., et.al. (1966). PubMed ID: 5963214

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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Note: acceptable specimen types are whole blood and DNA from whole blood only.
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