Test ID: NPDMS
Niemann-Pick Disease, Types A and B, Full Gene Analysis
NY State Approved 
Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
Conditional
Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Confirmation of a diagnosis of Niemann-Pick disease type A or B
Carrier screening in cases where there is a family history of Niemann-Pick disease type A or B, but disease-causing mutations have not been identified in an affected individual
Genetics Test Information Provides information that may help with selection of the correct test or proper submission of the test request
Testing includes full gene sequencing of the SMPD1 gene.
Reflex Tests Lists test(s) that may or may not be performed, at an additional charge, depending on the result and interpretation of the initial test(s)
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FBC | Fibroblast Culture for Genetic Test | Yes | No |
Special Instructions and Forms Describes specimen collection and preparation information, test algorithms, and other information pertinent to test. Also includes pertinent information and consent forms to be used when requesting a particular test
Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Followed by DNA Sequence Analysis
(PCR is utilized pursuant to a license agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.)
Reporting Name A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name
Niemann-Pick A-B Full Gene Analysis
Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
Niemann Pick A
Niemann Pick B
Niemann Pick Disease (NPD)
Niemann Pick Disease Type A
Niemann Pick Disease Type B
Niemann Pick IA
Niemann Pick Type IA
Niemann-Pick A
Niemann-Pick B
Niemann-Pick Disease
Niemann-Pick Disease Type A
Niemann-Pick Disease Type B
Niemann-Pick IA
Niemann-Pick Type IA
NP A
NP B
NPD (Niemann-Pick Disease)
Sphingomyelin Lipidosis
Sphingomyelinase Deficiency
Niemann Pick B
Niemann Pick Disease (NPD)
Niemann Pick Disease Type A
Niemann Pick Disease Type B
Niemann Pick IA
Niemann Pick Type IA
Niemann-Pick A
Niemann-Pick B
Niemann-Pick Disease
Niemann-Pick Disease Type A
Niemann-Pick Disease Type B
Niemann-Pick IA
Niemann-Pick Type IA
NP A
NP B
NPD (Niemann-Pick Disease)
Sphingomyelin Lipidosis
Sphingomyelinase Deficiency
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