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Test Code
2080
Test Name
Branchiooculofacial Syndrome
CPT Codes
81479
Expected Turnaround Time
Typically 2 to 4 weeks from receipt of a sample in the laboratory. All cases involving ongoing pregnancies will be expedited.
Clinical Utility
Genetic analysis to provide a molecular diagnosis of this disorder. Recommended for individuals with a personal and/or family history of this disorder to ensure appropriate treatment and establish recurrence risk for family members.
Specimen and Container Info

Non-Prenatal Specimens

Preferred/Alternate

Specimen Type

Containers

Volume

Preferred Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Lavender Top (EDTA)

3 mL

Alternate Specimen Type

Genomic DNA

1.5 mL Tube

3 µg (at a concentration of at least 30 ng/µl), preferably in TE solution.

Alternate Specimen Type

Fibroblasts

T-25 Flasks

2 confluent T-25 flasks, filled to capacity

Alternate Specimen Type

Saliva (Whole blood is recommended for CNV)

DNA Self-Collection Kit or Oragene Saliva Collection Kit for Young Children

Follow kit instructions (www.dnagenotek.com)

Prenatal Specimens

Either specimen type below is acceptable.

Specimen Type

Containers

Volume

Cultured cells

T-25 Flasks

2 confluent T-25 flasks derived from amnio or CVS samples.

Genomic DNA

1.5 mL Tube

3 µg (at a concentration of at least 30 ng/µl), preferably in TE solution.

NOTE: For specimens from outside of North America, the preferred specimen type is Genomic DNA. HNL Genomics does not recommend shipping whole blood or cultured cells from any location other than the United States, Canada, or Mexico.
Transport Instructions
  • Transport at room temperature within 24 hours.
  • If the specimen cannot be transported to the lab within 24 hours, refrigerate for up to 72 hours.
  • Do not freeze or expose to extreme temperatures, refrigerate for up to 72 hours if cannot be transported to lab within 24 hours. 
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

24 hours

Refrigerated

72 hours
Causes for Rejection
  • Improperly labeled specimen (minimum of two patient identifiers)
  • Inappropriate specimen type
  • Incomplete or incorrect test request form
  • Insufficient volume
  • Specimen has leaked in transit
  • Specimen without a test order
Methodology
Next Generation Sequencing and Copy Number Variation Analysis
Performing Location
Genomics - Snowdrift
Alternate Names
BOFS
Description

Branchiooculofacial syndrome (BOFS; MIM 113620) is an autosomal dominant developmental disorder characterized by cutaneous defects in the cervical or infra- and/or supra-auricular region, lacrimal duct obstruction, and ocular anomalies such as microphthalmia or anophthalmia, coloboma, ptosis and cataract. Craniofacial features include cleft or pseudocleft lip/palate, dolichocephaly, malformed pinnae, low set ears and broad nasal tip. Additional findings may include inner ear malformations, temporal bone anomalies, conductive, mixed or sensorineural hearing loss, ectopic dermal thymus and various ectodermal anomalies. Growth deficiency, renal anomalies and mild mental retardation are less frequent findings. Intrafamilial clinical variability may be marked. To date, genetic heterogeneity has not been reported. BOFS is caused by mutations in the TFAP2A gene. It codes for transcription factor AP-2-alpha protein, which is a sequence-specific DNA-binding protein that interacts with inducible viral and cellular enhancer elements to regulate transcription of selected genes.
Testing Schedule
Monday-Friday
Genes
TFAP2A
MIM
113620
Disease Group
Craniosynostosis and Craniofacial Disorders, Hearing Disorders, Ophthalmology
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