DNA icon

Pendred Syndrome and Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss Associated with Enlarged Vestibular Aqueduct via the FOXI1 Gene

Summary and Pricing

Test Method

Exome Sequencing with CNV Detection
Test Code Test Copy GenesTest CPT Code Gene CPT Codes Copy CPT Codes Base Price
FOXI1 81479 81479,81479 $990
Test Code Test Copy Genes Test CPT Code Gene CPT Codes Copy CPT Code Base Price
8913FOXI181479 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.

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.

EMAIL CONTACTS

Genetic Counselors

Geneticist

  • Ben Dorshorst, PhD

Clinical Features and Genetics

Clinical Features

Pendred syndrome is a congenital or prelingual sensorineural hearing impairment disorder that generally causes severe to profound hearing loss and other findings. Clinical features, in addition to hearing loss, can include an enlarged vestibular aqueduct (EVA), temporal bone abnormalities, and development of euthyroid goiter in late childhood to early adulthood (Smith. 2017. PubMed ID: 20301640). Individuals with Pendred syndrome who have EVA can also have cochlear hypoplasia, which when both are present are termed Mondini malformation/dysplasia. Deafness, autosomal recessive 4 (DFNB4) is characterized by nonsyndromic sensorineural hearing impairment, vestibular dysfunction, and enlarged vestibular aqueduct (EVA) without thyroid defects. Both Pendred syndrome and DFNB4 are caused by a partial iodide organification defect. This abnormality can be detected using a perchlorate test, which determines whether iodide is organified normally into thyroglobulin (Bizhanova and Kopp. 2010. PubMed ID: 20298745).

Genetics

Pendred syndrome and DFNB4 are autosomal recessive disorders that show variable expressivity, even within the same family. They are caused by variants in the solute carrier family 26 member 4 (SLC26A4), (forkhead box I1) FOXI1, and (potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily J member 10) KCNJ10 genes.

Variants in FOXI1 have been implicated in Pendred syndrome via the role of the FOXI1 protein in transcriptional activation of SLC26A4 (Yang et al. 2007. PubMed ID: 17503324). Digenic inheritance of heterozygous variants in SLC26A4 and FOXI1 has been documented in one family with nonsyndromic hearing loss and EVA (Yang et al. 2007. PubMed ID: 17503324). Less than 10 causative variants have been reported in FOXI1, consisting of missense variants and small in-frame deletions (Human Gene Mutation Database).

Clinical Sensitivity - Sequencing with CNV PGxome

A small population study involving 29 patients with sensorineural hearing loss with inner ear malformations reported that 3.4% of the detected potentially causative variants were in the FOXI1 gene (Pique et al. 2014. PubMed ID: 24860705). This is considerably higher than a meta-analysis of published studies which showed that 1.3% of suspected DFNB4/Pendred syndrome patients were found to have potentially causative variants in the FOXI1 gene (Pique et al. 2014. PubMed ID: 24860705).

Testing Strategy

This test provides full coverage of all coding exons of the FOXI1 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

Individuals with sensorineural hearing loss and enlarged vestibular aqueduct (EVA). Individuals may also display temporal bone abnormalities, euthyroid goiter, cochlear hypoplasia, Mondini malformation/dysplasia or positive perchlorate discharge test. This test may also be considered for the reproductive partners of individuals who carry pathogenic variants in FOXI1.

Gene

Official Gene Symbol OMIM ID
FOXI1 601093
Inheritance Abbreviation
Autosomal Dominant AD
Autosomal Recessive AR
X-Linked XL
Mitochondrial MT

Disease

Name Inheritance OMIM ID
Enlarged Vestibular Aqueduct Syndrome AR 600791

Related Test

Name
Pendred Syndrome and Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss Associated with Enlarged Vestibular Aqueduct via the KCNJ10 Gene

Citations

  • Bizhanova and Kopp. 2010. PubMed ID: 20298745
  • Human Gene Mutation Database (Bio-base).
  • Pique et al. 2014. PubMed ID: 24860705
  • Smith. 2017. PubMed ID: 20301640
  • Yang et al. 2007. PubMed ID: 17503324

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

loading Loading... ×

ORDER OPTIONS

An error has occurred while calculating the price. Please try again or contact us for assistance.

View Ordering Instructions

1) Select Test Method (Platform)


1) Select Test Type


2) Select Additional Test Options

No Additional Test Options are available for this test.

Note: acceptable specimen types are whole blood and DNA from whole blood only.
Total Price: loading
Patient Prompt Pay Price: loading
A patient prompt pay discount is available if payment is made by the patient and received prior to the time of reporting.
Show Patient Prompt Pay Price
×
Copy Text to Clipboard
×