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Test Code CACMG Comprehensive Arrhythmia and Cardiomyopathy Gene Panel, Varies


Ordering Guidance


Customization of this panel and single gene analysis for any gene present on this panel are available. For more information see CGPH / Custom Gene Panel, Hereditary, Next-Generation Sequencing, Varies.

 

Targeted testing for familial variants (also called site-specific or known mutations testing) is available for the genes on this panel. See FMTT / Familial Variant, Targeted Testing, Varies. To obtain more information about this testing option, call 800-533-1710.



Shipping Instructions


Specimen preferred to arrive within 96 hours of collection.



Necessary Information


Prior Authorization is available, but not required, for this test. If proceeding with the prior authorization process, submit the required form with the specimen.



Specimen Required


Patient Preparation: A previous bone marrow transplant from an allogenic donor will interfere with testing. Call 800-533-1710 for instructions for testing patients who have received a bone marrow transplant.

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Lavender top (EDTA) or yellow top (ACD)

Acceptable: Any anticoagulant

Specimen Volume: 3 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Invert several times to mix blood.

2. Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.

Specimen Stability Information: Ambient (preferred)/Refrigerated


Forms

1. New York Clients-Informed consent is required.

Document on the request form or electronic order that a copy is on file.

The following documents are available:

-Informed Consent for Genetic Testing (T576)

-Informed Consent for Genetic Testing (Spanish) (T826)

2. Hereditary Cardiomyopathies and Arrhythmias Patient Information

3. Comprehensive Arrhythmia and Cardiomyopathy Gene Panel (CACMG)  Prior Authorization Ordering Instructions

4. If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Cardiovascular Test Request (T724) with the specimen.

Useful For

Providing a genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history suggestive of a hereditary form of either a cardiomyopathy or cardiac arrhythmia

 

Establishing a diagnosis of a hereditary form of either a cardiomyopathy or cardiac arrhythmia.

Method Name

Sequence Capture and Targeted Next-Generation Sequencing followed by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and Sanger Sequencing.

Reporting Name

Cardiomyopathy and Arrhythmia Panel

Specimen Type

Varies

Specimen Minimum Volume

1 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Varies Varies

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided.

Day(s) Performed

Varies

Report Available

28 to 42 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

81439

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
CACMG Cardiomyopathy and Arrhythmia Panel 51966-0

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
617142 Test Description 62364-5
617143 Specimen 31208-2
617144 Source 31208-2
617145 Result Summary 50397-9
617146 Result 82939-0
617147 Interpretation 69047-9
617148 Additional Results 82939-0
617149 Resources 99622-3
617150 Additional Information 48767-8
617151 Method 85069-3
617152 Genes Analyzed 48018-6
617153 Disclaimer 62364-5
617154 Released By 18771-6