Test Directory

Test Code
1624
Test Name
Osteoporosis-pseudoglioma Syndrome
CPT Codes
81479, 81406
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
OPPG
Description

Osteoporosis-pseudoglioma syndrome (OPPG; MIM 259770) is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by early onset vision loss and osteoporosis. Reported eye findings include pseudoglioma, phthisis bulbi, microphthalmia, cataracts, absent anterior eye chambers and various vitreoretinal abnormalities. Individuals lacking vitreoretinal abnormalities may not have osteoporosis-pseudoglioma syndrome. Most patients are blind by 15 years of age. Bone fragility and severe osteoporosis resulting in spontaneous fractures, long bone deformities, short stature, kyphoscoliosis, pseudoarthrosis and platyspondyly have been described. Most cases of OPPG are caused by loss of function mutations in the low density lipoprotein receptor-related protein-5 gene (LRP5). DNA sequencing of the LRP5 gene will define mutations in more than 70% of cases. The findings in OPPG overlap with features of exudative vitreoretinopathy 4 (MIM 601813).

Testing Schedule
Monday-Friday
Genes
LRP5
MIM
259770
Disease Group
Skeletal Disorders, Ophthalmology