Test Overview
Test Methodology

A combination of oligonucleotide hybridization-based DNA sequencing using the Affymetrix GeneChip® platform and dideoxy-based DNA sequencing of the coding regions and splice sites of all genes.

Test Usage

Examines 11 genes known to cause hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (MYBPC3, MYH7, TNNT2, TNNI3, TPM1, ACTC, MYL2, MYL3, LAMP2, PRKAG2, GLA).

Test Details
Analytic Time

8 - 12 weeks

Soft Order Code
HCM1
MiChart Code
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Panel
Synonyms
    Laboratory
    Sendout
    Reference Laboratory
    Harvard Medical School
    Section
    Special Testing
    Specimen Requirements
    Collection Instructions

    Collect specimen in a lavender top (EDTA) tube. Refrigerate and send intact specimen.

    Normal Volume
    7 mL EDTA whole blood
    Additional Information

    Test sent to Harvard Medical School Partners HealthCare Center for Personalized Genetic Medicine (PCPGM).

    Billing
    Fee Code
    40393
    NY State Approved
    No