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Test ID NPABZ Niemann-Pick Disease, Types A and B, Full Gene Analysis, Varies

Useful For

Confirmation of a diagnosis of Niemann-Pick disease type A or B 

 

Carrier screening in cases where there is a family history of Niemann-Pick disease type A or B, but disease-causing variants have not been identified in an affected individual

Reflex Tests

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
FIBR Fibroblast Culture Yes No
CRYOB Cryopreserve for Biochem Studies No No

Testing Algorithm

If a skin biopsy is received, fibroblast culture and cryopreservation for biochemical studies will be performed at an additional charge.

 

See Newborn Screen Follow-up for Niemann Pick Type A and B in Special Instructions.

 

For more information, see Newborn Screening Act Sheet Niemann-Pick A/B Disease: Decreased Acid Sphingomyelinase in Special Instructions.

Method Name

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) followed by DNA Sequencing

Reporting Name

Niemann-Pick A-B Full Gene Analysis

Specimen Type

Varies


Advisory Information


Both ASMW / Acid Sphingomyelinase, Leukocytes and OXNP / Oxysterols, Plasma should be performed prior to targeted variant or full gene analyses.



Shipping Instructions


Specimen preferred to arrive within 96 hours of collection.



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.

 

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Preferred

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 specimen in original tube.

Specimen Stability Information: Ambient (preferred)/Refrigerated/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

 

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.

Specimen Volume: 4-mm punch

Specimen Stability Information: Refrigerated (preferred)/Ambient

 

Specimen Type: Blood spot

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

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Collection card (Whatman Protein Saver 903 Paper)

Acceptable: Ahlstrom 226 filter paper, or Blood Spot Collection Card

Specimen Volume: 2 to 5 Blood Spots on collection card

Collection Instructions:

1. An alternative blood collection option for a patient older than 1 year of age is finger stick.

2. Let blood dry on the filter paper at ambient temperature in a horizontal position for 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. For collection instructions, see Blood Spot Collection Instructions in Special Instructions.

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

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


Specimen Minimum Volume

Blood: 1 mL
Blood Spots: 5 punches-3 mm diameter

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Varies Varies

Clinical Information

Niemann-Pick disease (types A and B) is an autosomal recessive lysosomal storage disease caused by a deficiency of the enzyme acid sphingomyelinase. The clinical presentation of type A disease is characterized by jaundice, progressive loss of motor skills, feeding difficulties, learning disabilities, and hepatosplenomegaly. Death usually occurs by age 3. Type B disease is generally milder, though variable in its clinical presentation. Most type B patients do not have neurologic involvement and survive to adulthood.

 

Variants in the SMPD1 gene are responsible for the clinical manifestations of Niemann-Pick disease types A and B. Although this disease is panethnic, it has a significantly higher frequency in individuals of Ashkenazi Jewish and Northern African descent. The carrier rate for type A in the Ashkenazi Jewish population is 1 in 90 individuals. There are 3 common variants in the Ashkenazi Jewish population: L302P, R496L, and fsP330, which account for approximately 97% of variant alleles in this population. The deltaR608 alteration accounts for approximately 90% of the type B variant alleles in individuals from the Maghreb region of North Africa and 100% of the variant alleles in Gran Canaria Island.

 

For diagnostic testing, analysis of the acid sphingomyelinase enzyme (ASMW / Acid Sphingomyelinase, Leukocytes) and OXNP / Oxysterols, Plasma should be performed prior to targeted mutation analysis or full gene analysis.

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided.

Interpretation

All detected alterations are evaluated according to American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) recommendations.(1) Variants are classified based on known, predicted, or possible pathogenicity and reported with interpretive comments detailing their potential or known significance.

Clinical Reference

1. Richards S, Aziz N, Bale S, et al: Standards and guidelines for the interpretation of sequence variants: a joint consensus recommendation of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics and the Association for Molecular Pathology. Genet Med. 2015 May;17(5):405-424

2. Schuchman EH: The pathogenesis and treatment of acid sphingomyelinase-deficient Niemann-Pick disease. J Inherit Metab Dis. 2007 Oct;30(5):654-663

3. Wasserstein MP, Schuchman EH: Acid sphingomyelinase deficiency. In: Adam MP, Ardinger HH, Pagon RA, et al, eds. GeneReviews [Internet].University of Washington, Seattle; 2006. Updated June 18, 2015. Accessed July 1, 2020. Available at www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK1370/

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Performed weekly; Varies

Analytic Time

14 days

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 U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

81479-Unlisted molecular pathology procedure

88233-Tissue culture, skin or solid tissue biopsy (if appropriate)

88240-Cryopreservation (if appropriate)

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
NPABZ Niemann-Pick A-B Full Gene Analysis 34518-1

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
53093 Result Summary 50397-9
53094 Result 82939-0
53095 Interpretation 69047-9
53096 Additional Information 48767-8
53097 Specimen 31208-2
53098 Source 31208-2
53099 Released By 18771-6

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. Molecular Genetics: Biochemical Disorders Patient Information (T527) in Special Instructions

3. If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Inborn Errors of Metabolism Test Request (T798) with the specimen.