Ordering Recommendation

Preferred test for genetic confirmation of a clinical diagnosis of cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL). Testing minors for adult-onset conditions is not recommended; testing will not be performed in minors without prior approval. For additional information, please contact an ARUP genetic counselor at 800-242-2787 ext. 2141.

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) or yellow (ACD solution)

Specimen Preparation

Transport 5 mL whole blood. (Min: 3 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions

Serum or plasma; grossly hemolyzed or frozen specimens; saliva, buccal brush, or swab; FFPE tissue.

Remarks
Stability

Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: Unacceptable
New York State Clients: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology

Massively Parallel Sequencing

Performed

Varies

Reported

10-15 days

Reference Interval

Refer to report

Interpretive Data

Refer to report.

Compliance Category

Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)

Note

Gene Tested: NOTCH3 (NM_000435)
Exon 1 is not covered by sequencing.

When testing cord blood specimens, the presence of maternal cell contamination (MCC) is possible, which may impact result interpretation. If clinically warranted, testing for MCC is available, at a charge, through ARUP Laboratories.

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

81406

Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
3004384 CADASIL (NOTCH3) Specimen 66746-9
3004385 CADASIL (NOTCH3) Interp 41077-9
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Aliases

  • arteriopathy
  • CADASIL
  • ischemic events
  • leukoencephalopathy
  • stroke
  • subcortical infarcts
  • TIA
  • transient ischemic attacks
Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy, CADASIL ( NOTCH3 ), Sequencing