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Test ID: PPOXZ    
PPOX Gene, Full Gene Analysis

Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

Confirmation of variegate porphyria for patients with clinical and biochemical features of the disease

 

Identification of familial PPOX mutation to allow for genetic testing in family members

Reflex Tests Lists tests that may or may not be performed, at an additional charge, depending on the result and interpretation of the initial tests.

Test IDReporting NameAvailable SeparatelyAlways Performed
CULFBFibroblast Culture for Genetic TestYesNo

Testing Algorithm Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

If skin biopsy is received, fibroblast culture for genetic test will be added and charged separately.

 

See Porphyria (Acute) Testing Algorithm in Special Instructions.

Special Instructions Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test

Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Amplification/DNA Sequencing

NY State Available Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.

Yes

Reporting Name Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test

PPOX Gene, Full Gene Analysis

Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching

Acute intermittent porphyria (AIP)
AIP (Acute intermittent porphyria)
PPOX
Variegate porphyria (VP)
VP (Variegate porphyria)
PPOXS