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Test ID BCLGP B-Cell Deficiency Primary Immunodeficiency Disorder Panel (34 genes), Next-Generation Sequencing, Varies


Ordering Guidance


The genes on this panel are primarily associated with B cell defects. If suspecting or considering a combined immunodeficiency involving T cells and other cellular defects, or EBV-related primary immunodeficiencies, order SCDGP / Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Panel (63 genes), Next-Generation Sequencing, Varies. SCDGP includes the RAG1, RAG2, IKBKG genes among others that have a combined T and B cell immunodeficiency phenotype.

 

Targeted testing for familial variants (also called site-specific or known mutations testing) is available for the genes on this panel. See FMTT / Familial Mutation, Targeted Testing, Varies.



Necessary Information


1. Primary Immunodeficiencies Patient Information (T791) is strongly recommended, but not required, to be filled out and sent with the specimen. This information aids in providing a more thorough interpretation of test results. Ordering providers are strongly encouraged to complete the form and send it with the specimen.

2. Include physician name and phone number with specimen.



Specimen Required


Due to lower concentration of DNA yielded from alternate specimen sources, _PMS2 cannot be performed on any specimen type other than whole blood or DNA extracted from whole blood.

 

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.

 

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Preferred:

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

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) 4 days/Refrigerated 14 days

 

Specimen Type: Blood spot

Supplies: Card-Blood Spot Collection Filter Paper (T493)

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Collection card (Whatman Protein Saver 903 Paper)

Acceptable: Whatman FTA Classic paper, PerkinElmer 226 (formerly Ahlstrom 226) filter paper, or blood spot collection card

Specimen Volume: 2 to 5 Blood spots

Collection Instructions:

1. An alternative blood collection option for a patient 1 year of age or older is a fingerstick. See Dried Blood Spot Collection Tutorial for how to collect blood spots via fingerstick.

2. Let blood dry on the filter paper at ambient temperature in a horizontal position for a minimum of 3 hours.

3. Do not expose specimen to heat or direct sunlight.

4. Do not stack wet specimens.

5. Keep specimen dry.

Specimen Stability Information: Ambient (preferred)/Refrigerated

Additional Information:

1. Due to lower concentration of DNA yielded from blood spots, it is possible that additional specimen may be required to complete testing.

2. For collection instructions, see Blood Spot Collection Instructions.

3. For collection instructions in Spanish, see Blood Spot Collection Card-Spanish Instructions (T777).

4. For collection instructions in Chinese, see Blood Spot Collection Card-Chinese Instructions (T800).

 

Specimen Type: Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC)

Container/Tube: Cell pellet

Collection Instructions: Send as a suspension in freezing medium or cell pellet frozen on dry ice.

Specimen Stability Information: Frozen

 

Specimen Type: Cultured fibroblasts

Container/Tube: T-75 or T-25 flask

Specimen Volume: 1 Full T-75 or 2 full T-25 flasks

Specimen Stability Information: Ambient (preferred)/Refrigerated <24 hours

Additional Information: Indicate the tests to be performed on the fibroblast culture cells. A separate culture charge will be assessed under CULFB / Fibroblast Culture for Biochemical or Molecular Testing. An additional 3 to 4 weeks is required to culture fibroblasts before genetic testing can occur.

 

Specimen Type: Skin biopsy

Supplies: Fibroblast Biopsy Transport Media (T115)

Container/Tube: Sterile container with any standard cell culture media (eg, minimal essential media, RPMI 1640). The solution should be supplemented with 1% penicillin and streptomycin. Tubes of culture media can be supplied upon request (Eagle's minimum essential medium with 1% penicillin and streptomycin).

Specimen Volume: 4-mm punch

Specimen Stability Information: Refrigerated (preferred)/Ambient

Additional Information: A separate culture charge will be assessed under CULFB / Fibroblast Culture for Biochemical or Molecular Testing. An additional 3 to 4 weeks is required to culture fibroblasts before genetic testing can occur.

 

Specimen Type: Extracted DNA

Container/Tube: 2 mL screw top tube

Specimen Volume: 100 mcL (microliters)

Collection Instructions:

1. The preferred volume is 100 mcL at a concentration of 250 ng/mcL

2. Include concentration and volume on tube.

Specimen Stability Information: Frozen (preferred)/Ambient/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 in Special Instructions:

-Informed Consent for Genetic Testing (T576)

-Informed Consent for Genetic Testing-Spanish (T826)

2. Primary Immunodeficiencies Patient Information (T791) in Special Instructions

Useful For

Providing a comprehensive genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history suggestive of primary B-cell deficiencies and related disorders

 

Patients with B-cell immunodeficiency disorders who may have other clinical presentations, besides the humoral immune defect, such as inflammatory bowel disease, autoimmunity, or other as indicated above

 

Establishing a diagnosis of a B-cell deficiency or related disorder, in some cases, allowing for appropriate management and surveillance for disease features based on the gene involved

 

Identifying variants within genes known to be associated with increased risk for disease features allowing for predictive testing of at-risk family members

Reflex Tests

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
_PMS2 PGL_PMS2C (Bill Only) No No
CULFB Fibroblast Culture for Genetic Test Yes No

Testing Algorithm

When clinical history of defective immunoglobulin class switching is provided, PMS2 gene analysis will be performed on whole blood or DNA submitted samples only via Sanger sequencing and multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification at an additional charge.

 

Due to lower concentration of DNA yielded from alternate specimen sources, _PMS2 cannot be performed on any sample type other than whole blood or DNA extracted from whole blood.

 

For skin biopsy or cultured fibroblast specimens, fibroblast culture testing will be performed at an additional charge. If viable cells are not obtained, the client will be notified.

Method Name

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

Reporting Name

B-cell Deficiency PID Gene Panel

Specimen Type

Varies

Specimen Minimum Volume

Whole blood: 1 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Varies Varies

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided.

Day(s) Performed

Monday

Report Available

28 to 56 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. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

81443

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
BCLGP B-cell Deficiency PID Gene Panel 97565-6

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
BA3886 Gene(s) Evaluated 48018-6
BA3887 Result Summary 50397-9
BA3888 Result Details 82939-0
BA3889 Interpretation 69047-9
BA3890 Additional Information 48767-8
BA3891 Method 85069-3
BA3892 Disclaimer 62364-5
BA3893 Reviewed by 18771-6