Primary Aldosteronism via CACNA1H Gene
Summary and Pricing 
Test Method
Sequencing and CNV Detection via NextGen Sequencing using PG-Select Capture ProbesTest Code | Test Copy Genes | Test CPT Code | Gene CPT Codes Copy CPT Code | Base Price | |
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4955 | CACNA1H | 81479 | 81479,81479 | $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.
Clinical Features and Genetics 
Clinical Features
Primary aldosteronism is characterized by a constitutive overproduction of aldosterone (Dutta et al. 2016; Mulatero et al. 2013). It is the most common form of secondary hypertension and affects 8–13% of patients with hypertension. The two most common causes of primary aldosteronism are aldosterone-producing adenoma (APA) and bilateral adrenal hyperplasia (BAH).
In addition to familial hyperaldosteronism types I, II and III, germline pathogenic variants in genes encoding voltage-gated calcium channels (CACNA1D and CACNA1H) can cause primary aldosteronism with or without neuromuscular abnormalities. In particular, compared with CACNA1D-causative primary aldosteronism, patients with CACNA1H defects present hypertension by age 10 years followed by no seizures or neurologic abnormalities (Scholl et al. 2015).
Genetics
Germline pathogenic variants causing primary aldosteronism with autosomal dominant inheritance have been found in the CYP11B2, KCNJ5, CACNA1D and CACNA1H genes (Dutta et al. 2016; Mulatero et al. 2013).
To date, only a very limited number of germline missense changes have been found in CACNA1H in patients with primary aldosteronism (Scholl et al. 2015). CACNA1H encodes the α1 subunit of the T-type voltage calcium channel.
Clinical Sensitivity - Sequencing with CNV PG-Select
Scholl et al. performed exome sequencing in 40 unrelated individuals with hypertension due to primary aldosteronism with onset age by 10 years (Scholl et al. 2015). In these patients who were negative for pathogenic variants in the CYP11B2, KCNJ5, and CACNA1D genes, five probands were found to have a heterozygous missense pathogenic variant in the CACNA1H gene.
Testing Strategy
This test provides full coverage of all coding exons of the CACNA1H gene, plus ~10 bases of flanking noncoding DNA. We define full coverage as >20X NGS reads or Sanger sequencing.
Indications for Test
Candidates for this test are patients with hereditary primary aldosteronism.
Candidates for this test are patients with hereditary primary aldosteronism.
Gene
Official Gene Symbol | OMIM ID |
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CACNA1H | 607904 |
Inheritance | Abbreviation |
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Autosomal Dominant | AD |
Autosomal Recessive | AR |
X-Linked | XL |
Mitochondrial | MT |
Disease
Name | Inheritance | OMIM ID |
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Hyperaldosteronism, Familial, Type IV | AD | 617027 |
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
Specimen Types
Specimen Requirements and Shipping Details
ORDER OPTIONS
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STAT and Prenatal Test Options are not available with Patient Plus.
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