Nephronophthisis via the NPHP4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15265 | NPHP4 | 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
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Clinical Features and Genetics
Clinical Features
Nephronophthisis (NPH) is the most common genetic cause of progressive renal failure in children and young adults. NPH is characterized by polyuria, growth retardation and progressive deterioration of renal function with normal or slightly reduced kidney size (Hildebrandt et al. Nat Genet 17:149-153, 1997; Hildebrandt et al. J Am Soc Nephrol 20:23-35, 2009). Nephronophthisis type 4 (NPH4) (OMIM 606966) results in chronic renal failure in children after five years of age and in adolescents (Mollet et al. Nat Genet 32:300-305, 2002; Otto et al. Am J Hum Genet 71:1161-1169, 2002).
Genetics
NPH4 is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner, and is caused by variants in the NPHP4 gene (Mollet et al. Nat Genet 32:300-305, 2002; Otto et al. Am J Hum Genet 71:1161-1169, 2002). NPHP4 encodes the protein nephrocystin-4, which is localized to primary cilia, basal bodies, centrosomes, and cortical actin cytoskeleton. It has been reported that nephrocystin-4 interacts with nephrocystin-1 and nephrocystin-3 (products of NPHP1 and NPHP3 genes respectively) and might have a role in cilia function and or maintenance (Mollet et al. 2002; Otto et al. 2002; Olbrich et al. Nat Genet 34:455-459, 2003; Hildebrandt et al. J Am Soc Nephrol 20:23-35, 2009). A mix of nonsense, frameshift, splicing and missense variants have been reported in NPHP4 (Mollet et al. 2002; Otto et al. 2002). Nephronophthisis exhibits locus heterogeneity. Nine NPH genes have been identified (NPHP1, INVS/NPHP2, NPHP3, NPHP4, IQCB1/NPHP5, CEP260/NPHP6, GLIS2/NPHP7, RPGRIP1L/NPHP8, and NEK8/NPHP9) (Hildebrandt et al. 2009).
Clinical Sensitivity - Sequencing with CNV PG-Select
Variants in NPHP4 are estimated to cause approximately ~2% of NPH cases (Hildebrandt et al. J Am Soc Nephrol 20:23-35, 2009).
Testing Strategy
This test is performed using Next-Gen sequencing with additional Sanger sequencing as necessary.
This test provides full coverage of all coding exons of the NPHP4 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.
Indications for Test
Candidates for this test are patients with symptoms consistent with juvenile or adolescent NPH and the family members of patients who have known variants. Conclusive connections between clinical features and individual mutated genes have not yet been made. This test may also be considered for the reproductive partners of individuals who carry pathogenic variants in NPHP4.
Candidates for this test are patients with symptoms consistent with juvenile or adolescent NPH and the family members of patients who have known variants. Conclusive connections between clinical features and individual mutated genes have not yet been made. This test may also be considered for the reproductive partners of individuals who carry pathogenic variants in NPHP4.
Gene
| Official Gene Symbol | OMIM ID |
|---|---|
| NPHP4 | 607215 |
| Inheritance | Abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Autosomal Dominant | AD |
| Autosomal Recessive | AR |
| X-Linked | XL |
| Mitochondrial | MT |
Disease
| Name | Inheritance | OMIM ID |
|---|---|---|
| Nephronophthisis 4 | AR | 606966 |
Citations
- Hildebrandt et al. 1997. PubMed ID: 9326933
- Hildebrandt F. et al. 2009. Journal of the American Society of Nephrology : Jasn. 20: 23-35. PubMed ID: 19118152
- Mollet, G., et.al. (2002). "The gene mutated in juvenile nephronophthisis type 4 encodes a novel protein that interacts with nephrocystin." Nat Genet 32(2): 300-5. PubMed ID: 12244321
- Olbrich, H., et.al. (2003). "Mutations in a novel gene, NPHP3, cause adolescent nephronophthisis, tapeto-retinal degeneration and hepatic fibrosis." Nat Genet 34(4): 455-9. PubMed ID: 12872122
- Otto, E., et.al. (2002). "A gene mutated in nephronophthisis and retinitis pigmentosa encodes a novel protein, nephroretinin, conserved in evolution." Am J Hum Genet 71(5): 1161-7. PubMed ID: 12205563
Ordering/Specimens
Ordering Options
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myPrevent - Online Ordering
- The test can be added to your online orders in the Summary and Pricing section.
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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.
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Specimen Types
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