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Test ID U1A1Q UDP-Glucuronosyltransferase 1A1 TA Repeat Genotype, UGT1A1, Varies


Ordering Guidance


This test does not detect or report variants other than the *1 (TA6), *28 (TA7), *36 (TA5), and *6 (c.211G>A) alleles. The *37 (TA8) allele cannot be distinguished from *28 (TA7) and will be reported as *28 (TA7) by this methodology. Numerous variants outside of the TA repeat region have been described that impair UGT1A1 activity. Sequencing of the full gene is available for detection of variants outside of the TA repeat region; order UGTFZ / UDP-Glucuronosyltransferase 1A1 (UGT1A1), Full Gene Sequencing, Varies.

 

If Crigler-Najjar syndrome testing is requested, order UGTFZ / UDP-Glucuronosyltransferase 1A1 (UGT1A1), Full Gene Sequencing, Varies.

 

For more information on test ordering, see UGT1A1 Test-Ordering Algorithm.



Specimen Required


Multiple genotype tests can be performed on a single specimen after a single extraction. See Multiple Genotype Test List for a list of tests that can be ordered together.

 

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: 3 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Invert several times to mix blood.

2. Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.

Specimen Stability Information: Ambient (preferred) 9 days/Refrigerated 30 days

Additional Information: To ensure minimum volume and concentration of DNA is met, the preferred volume of blood must be submitted. Testing may be canceled if DNA requirements are inadequate.

 

Specimen Type: Saliva

Patient Preparation: Patient should not eat, drink, smoke, or chew gum 30 minutes prior to collection.

Supplies: Saliva Swab Collection Kit (T786)

Specimen Volume: 1 Swab

Collection Instructions: Collect and send specimen per kit instructions.

Specimen Stability Information: Ambient 30 days

Additional Information: Due to lower quantity/quality of DNA yielded from saliva, some aspects of the test may not perform as well as DNA extracted from a whole blood sample. When applicable, specific gene regions that were unable to be interrogated will be noted in the report. Alternatively, additional specimen may be required to complete testing.

 

Specimen Type: Extracted DNA

Container/Tube: 2-mL screw top tube

Specimen Volume: 100 mcL (microliters)

Collection Instructions:

1. The preferred volume is 100 mcL at a concentration of 50 ng/mcL.

2. Provide concentration of DNA and volume on tube.

Specimen Stability Information: Frozen (preferred)/Ambient/Refrigerated

Additional Information: DNA must be extracted in a CLIA-certified laboratory or equivalent and must be extracted from a specimen type listed as acceptable for this test (including applicable anticoagulants). Our laboratory has experience with Chemagic, Puregene, Autopure, MagnaPure, and EZ1 extraction platforms and cannot guarantee that all extraction methods are compatible with this test. If testing fails, one repeat will be attempted, and if unsuccessful, the test will be reported as failed and a charge will be applied. If applicable, specific gene regions that were unable to be interrogated due to DNA quality will be noted in the report.


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:

-Informed Consent for Genetic Testing (T576)

-Informed Consent for Genetic Testing-Spanish (T826)

2. If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:

-Therapeutics Test Request (T831)

-Oncology Test Request (T729)

Useful For

Identifying individuals who are at increased risk of adverse drug reactions with drugs that are metabolized by UGT1A1; especially irinotecan but also atazanavir, nilotinib, pazopanib, and belinostat

 

Identifying individuals with Gilbert syndrome due to the presence of homozygous UGT1A1*6 (c.211G>A, based on NM_000463.2) allele, TA7, homozygous TA8, or compound heterozygous *6, TA7 or TA8

 

Identifying individuals who are carriers of Gilbert syndrome due to the presence of heterozygous TA7 or TA8

 

This test is not useful for assessment of Crigler-Najjar syndrome.

Genetics Test Information

This pharmacogenomic test interrogates the thymine-adenine (TA) repeat in the TATA-box of the promoter region of UGT1A1. Repeat number may vary from 5 to 8 TA repeats, with 6 TA repeats representing the most common (normal) number of repeats.

 

Individuals with more than 6 TA repeats may have an increased risk for adverse drug reactions to drugs metabolized by UGT1A1, especially atazanavir, irinotecan, nilotinib, pazopanib, and belinostat.

 

Homozygosity for TA7, TA8, or compound heterozygosity for TA7/TA8 is also consistent with a diagnosis of Gilbert syndrome.

 

Heterozygosity for TA7 or TA8 is consistent with carrier status for Gilbert syndrome.

 

Note that this testing uses a tagging single nucleotide variant strategy for the TA5 and for the TA7 and TA8 repeats. This testing is not able to distinguish between TA7 and TA8, so both are reported as TA7; however, the function and clinical significance of TA7 and TA8 repeats are thought to be the same. In addition, this test evaluates the UGT1A1*6 (c.211G>A) allele.

Method Name

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) with Allelic Discrimination Analysis

Reporting Name

UGT1A1 TA Repeat Genotype, V

Specimen Type

Varies

Specimen Minimum Volume

Blood: 0.4 mL; Saliva, extracted DNA: See Specimen Required

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Varies Varies

Reference Values

UGT1A1 Phenotype: Normal (extensive) metabolizer

An interpretive report will be provided.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

3 to 6 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

81350-UGT1A1 (UDP glucuronosyltransferase 1 family, polypeptide AI) (eg, irinotecan metabolism), gene analysis, common variants (eg, *28, *36, *37)

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
U1A1Q UGT1A1 TA Repeat Genotype, V 34509-0

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
610168 UGT1A1 Genotype 93845-6
610169 UGT1A1 Phenotype 79718-3
610170 Interpretation 69047-9
610171 Additional Information 48767-8
610172 Method 85069-3
610173 Disclaimer 62364-5
610174 Reviewed by 18771-6

NY State Approved

Yes