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Acid Sphingomyelinase, Leukocytes
Clinical Genetic Test
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Mayo Clinic Laboratories
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GTR Test Accession: Help GTR000603771.2
METABOLIC DISEASEINHERITED DISEASEIMMUNOLOGY ... View more
Last updated in GTR: 2023-04-07
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Last annual review date for the lab: 2024-05-28 LinkOut
At a Glance
Test purpose: Help
Diagnosis
Conditions (2): Help
Niemann-Pick disease, type A; Niemann-Pick disease, type B
Analytes (1): Help
acid sphingomyelinase
Methods (1): Help
Biochemical Genetics - Enzyme assay: Flow Injection Analysis-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (FIA-MS/MS)
Target population: Help
Investigation of possible diagnosis of Niemann-Pick disease types A and …
Clinical validity: Help
Not provided
Clinical utility: Help
Establish or confirm diagnosis
Ordering Information
Offered by: Help
Mayo Clinic Laboratories
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Test short name: Help
ASMW
Specimen Source: Help
Who can order: Help
  • Genetic Counselor
  • Health Care Provider
  • Licensed Dentist
  • Licensed Physician
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Physician Assistant
  • Public Health Mandate
  • Registered Nurse
Lab contact: Help
Gisele (Gessi) Bentz Pino, MS, CGC, Certified Genetic counselor, CGC, Genetic Counselor
[email protected]
1-800-533-1710
Contact Policy: Help
Laboratory can only accept contact from health care providers. Patients/families are encouraged to discuss genetic testing options with their health care provider.
How to Order: Help
https://www.mayocliniclabs.com/test-catalog/overview/606264#Specimen
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Test development: Help
Test developed by laboratory (no manufacturer test name)
Informed consent required: Help
Based on applicable state law
Pre-test genetic counseling required: Help
Decline to answer
Post-test genetic counseling required: Help
Decline to answer
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Test strategy
Conditions Help
Total conditions: 2
Condition/Phenotype Identifier
Test Targets
Analytes Help
Total analytes: 1
Analyte Associated Condition
Methodology
Total methods: 1
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Test method Help
Instrument *
Enzyme assay
Flow Injection Analysis-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (FIA-MS/MS)
* Instrument: Not provided
Clinical Information
Test purpose: Help
Diagnosis
Clinical utility: Help
Establish or confirm diagnosis
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Target population: Help
Investigation of possible diagnosis of Niemann-Pick disease types A and B. This test is not recommended for carrier detection because of the wide range of enzymatic activities observed in carriers and noncarriers.
View citations (2)
  • Wasserstein MP, Schuchman EH. Acid Sphingomyelinase Deficiency. 2006 Dec 07 [updated 2023 Apr 27]. In: Adam MP, Feldman J, Mirzaa GM, Pagon RA, Wallace SE, Amemiya A, editors. GeneReviews® [Internet]. Seattle (WA): University of Washington, Seattle; 1993-2024. PMID: 20301544.
  • Schuchman EH, Desnick RJ. Types A and B Niemann-Pick disease. Mol Genet Metab. 2017;120(1-2):27-33. doi:10.1016/j.ymgme.2016.12.008. Epub 2016 Dec 16. PMID: 28164782.
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Clinical validity, What is the protocol for interpreting a variation as a VUS?, Are family members with defined clinical status recruited to assess significance of VUS without charge?, Will the lab re-contact the ordering physician if variant interpretation changes?, Is research allowed on the sample after clinical testing is complete?, Sample negative report, Sample positive report
Technical Information
Test Procedure: Help
The specimens are incubated with a mix of substrate and internal standard for acid sphingomyelinase ,beta-glucocerebrosidase , acid alpha-glucosidase , alpha-galactosidase , galactocerebrosidase and alpha-L-iduronidase . The sample is then purified by liquid-liquid extraction. The extract is evaporated and reconstituted before analysis by tandem mass spectrometry.(Unpublished Mayo method)
Availability: Help
Tests performed
Entire test performed in-house
Analytical Validity: Help
Accuracy was assessed by analysis of positive and negative specimens; all samples were clinically concordant. Intra assay precision was performed at 3 levels: CV results ranged from 4%-10% (N=20 each). Inter assay precision was performed at 3 levels: CV results ranged from 7%-8% (N=20 each). The analytical measurement range is … View more
Assay limitations: Help
This test can give false-positive acid sphingomyelinase results. OXYBS / Oxysterols, Blood Spot may be ordered as a confirmatory test. Additional biochemical or molecular testing is recommended to confirm a diagnosis if an enzyme deficiency is detected by this screening test.
Proficiency testing (PT):
Is proficiency testing performed for this test? Help
Yes

Method used for proficiency testing: Help
Intra-Laboratory

Description of PT method: Help
Intra-laboratory alternative assessment of performance through quality control or patient blind testing

Description of internal test validation method: Help
This test was laboratory developed, and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.
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Test Confirmation, Citations to support assay limitations, Citations to support internal test validation method, Citations for Analytical validity, PT Provider, Major CAP category, CAP category, CAP test list
Regulatory Approval
FDA Review: Help
Category: FDA exercises enforcement discretion
Additional Information

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