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Test ID: PMS2Z    
PMS2 Gene, Full Gene Analysis, Varies

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

Establishing a diagnosis of Lynch syndrome/hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer

 

Determining whether absence of PMS2 protein in tumor tissue, as demonstrated by immunohistochemistry, is associated with a germline mutation in the affected individual

 

Identification of familial PMS2 mutation to allow for predictive testing in family members

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

Prior Authorization is available for this assay; see Special Instructions.

Testing Algorithm Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

See Lynch Syndrome Testing Algorithm in Special Instructions.

Special Instructions Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test

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

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) followed by DNA Sequence Analysis and Gene Dosage Analysis by Multiplex Ligation-Dependent Probe Amplification (MLPA)

NY State Available Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.

Yes

Reporting Name Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test

PMS2 Gene, Full Gene Analysis

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

Colon cancer gene testing
Constitutional mismatch repair deficiency
Hereditary Non-Polyposis Colon Cancer
Hereditary Non-Polyposis Colorectal Cancer
HNPCC
Lynch syndrome
Mismatch repair
PMS2S