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Unit Code 83278:
Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome (BWS) Methylation Analysis, Blood

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

Confirming a clinical diagnosis of Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome

(BWS)

 

Assessing prenatal cases if there is a high suspicion of risk for

BWS based on ultrasound findings

Genetics Test Information Provides information that may help with selection of the correct test or proper submission of the test request

Germline and prenatal testing are available on blood and aminocyte

specimens, respectively. Prenatal testing for Beckwith-Wiedemann

syndrome cannot be performed on chorionic villus specimens.

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)

 Unit Code  Reporting Name  Available Separately  Always Performed 
80334 Amniotic Fluid Culture/Genetic Test Yes No

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

Note:  This testing algorithm only applies to prenatal

         testing.

If amniotic fluid (non-confluent cultured cells) is received,

amniotic fluid culture/genetic test will be added and charged

separately.

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

• Molecular Genetics - Congenital Inherited Diseases Patient Information Sheet 
• Informed Consent for DNA Testing 

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

83278: Southern Blot Assay
80334: Cell Culture

Reporting Name A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name

Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome, B

Ordering Mnemonic An alternate Mayo code (to the Unit Code) for a test

BWS

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

Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome (BWS)

BWS (Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome)

Soft-BWS

Wilm's Tumor