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GTR Home > Tests > Invitae Congenital Anomalies of Kidney and Urinary Tract (CAKUT) Panel

Indication

This is a clinical test intended for Help: Diagnosis, Recurrence, Risk Assessment, Screening

Clinical summary

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An instance of renal tubular dysgenesis that is caused by a modification of the individual's genome. [from MONDO]

Clinical features

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Imported from Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)

  • Anuria
  • Hypotension
  • Respiratory insufficiency
  • Oligohydramnios
  • Pulmonary hypoplasia
  • Renotubular dysgenesis
  • Potter facies
  • Widely patent fontanelles and sutures
  • Abnormality of the urinary system
  • Microcephaly
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Conditions tested

Target population

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The Invitae Congenital Anomalies of Kidney and Urinary Tract (CAKUT) Panel analyzes genes that are associated with abnormalities of the kidneys and structures of the urinary tract including bladder, ureters, and urethra. CAKUT is a congenital disorder with variable severity and may go undetected until later in life. These genes were curated based on the available evidence to date to provide a broad analysis for inherited congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract. The genetic heterogeneity associated with these conditions can make it difficult to use phenotype as the sole criterion to select a definitive cause. Broad panel testing allows for an efficient evaluation of several potential genes based on a single clinical indication. Genetic testing of these genes may confirm a diagnosis and help guide treatment and management decisions. Identification of a disease-causing variant can inform recurrence-risk assessment and genetic counseling.

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Clinical validity

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Clinical utility

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