Ordering Recommendation

Preferred test to diagnose Loeys-Dietz syndrome (LDS) in an individual who meets clinical criteria. If the patient does not fit strict clinical criteria for LDS, consider ordering the Aortopathy Panel, Sequencing and Deletion/Duplication (2006540) to increase diagnostic sensitivity.

New York DOH Approval Status

Testing is not New York state approved. Specimens from New York clients will be sent out to a New York state-approved laboratory.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Lavender or pink (EDTA) or yellow (ACD solution A or B)
New York State Clients: Lavender (EDTA)

Specimen Preparation

Transport 3 mL whole blood. (Min: 1.5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Unacceptable Conditions

Serum or plasma; grossly hemolyzed or frozen specimens

Remarks
Stability

Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: Unacceptable
New York State Clients: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology

Massively Parallel Sequencing

Performed

Varies

Reported

10-15 days

Reference Interval

By report

Interpretive Data

Refer to report

Compliance Category

Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)

Note

Genes tested: TGFBR1, TGFBR2

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

81405

Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
3003948 Spcm LDS
3003949 LDS Interp
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Aliases

  • Loeys-Dietz Aortic Aneurysm Syndrome
Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Core Panel, Sequencing