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Test ID: LDLRK
Familial Hypercholesterolemia, LDLR Gene, Known Mutation

Secondary ID A test code used for billing and in test definitions created prior to November 2011

81183

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

Genetic testing of individuals at risk for known LDLR familial

mutation(s)

Profile Information A profile is a group of laboratory tests that are ordered and performed together under a single Mayo Test ID. Profile information lists the test performed, inclusive of the test fee, when a profile is ordered and includes reporting names and individual availability.

Test IDSecondary IDReporting NameAvailable SeparatelyAlways Performed
LDLK_80209LDLR Gene, Known MutationNoYes
LDLKQ89123LDLR Known Mutation SequencingNoYes

Additional Tests Lists test(s) that are always performed, at an additional charge, with the initial test(s)

Test IDTest NumberReporting NameAvailable SeparatelyAlways Performed
EXCVM26968DNA Extraction, NPLNoYes

Testing Algorithm Delineates situation(s) when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

When this test is ordered, DNA extraction will always be performed at an additional charge.

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

LDLR Gene, Known Mutation

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

Cholesterol
Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH)
FH
FH (Familial Hypercholesterolemia)
Gene Sequencing
Genotype
Hypercholesterolemia
LDL
LDLR
Low Density Lipoprotein
Sequencing