Test ID: BWS
Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome (BWS) Methylation Analysis, Blood
Secondary ID 
A test code used for billing and in test definitions created prior to November 2011
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 amniocyte 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)
| Test ID | Secondary ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFC | 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
Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test
BWS/83278: Methylation-Sensitive Multiplex Ligation-Dependent Probe Amplification (MLPA)
AFC/80334: Cell Culture
(PCR is utilized pursuant to a license agreement with Roche Diagnostic Systems, Inc.)
Reporting Name A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name
Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
BWS (Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome)
Wilm's Tumor
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