Ordering Recommendation

Preferred test to confirm a suspected diagnosis of a mitochondrial disorder caused by a mitochondrial genome (mtDNA) sequence variant or variant(s) in related nuclear genes. Test not indicated for disorders commonly caused by large deletions in the mtDNA (eg, chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia [CPEO], Kearns-Sayre syndrome [KSS], and Pearson syndrome).

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York state approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Lavender (K2 or K3EDTA). Also acceptable: Buccal swabs.

Specimen Preparation

Transport 5 mL whole blood (Min: 2 mL) or 2 buccal swabs. (Min: 2 swabs)
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions
Remarks
Stability

Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology

Massively Parallel Sequencing

Performed

Varies

Reported

42-49 days

Reference Interval

By report

Interpretive Data



Compliance Category

Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory

Note

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

81460; 81465; 81440

Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
3001960 EER Mito Disorders, mtDNA/Nuclear Genes 11526-1
3001961 Mito Disorders, mtDNA and Nuclear Genes 40995-3
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Aliases

  • Lebers Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)
  • Leigh Syndrome
  • Mitochondrial DNA Depletion Syndrome
  • Mitochondrial Encephalomyopathy with Lactic Acidosis and Stroke-Like Episodes (MELAS)
  • Myoclonic Epilepsy with Ragged-Red Fibers (MERRF)
  • Neurogenic Weakness with Ataxia and Retinitis Pigmentosa (NARP)
  • Spastic Ataxia
Mitochondrial Disorders Panel (mtDNA and Nuclear Genes)

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