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Performance Characteristics

Availability

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  • Entire test performed in-house

Analytical Validity

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Analytical accuracy was determined by analyzing 42 specimens with known genetic results through either published references (29 specimens) or a previously validated clinical laboratory test (13 specimens). Precision studies consisted of 4 specimens being run two separate days by two separate clinical laboratory scientist each day for a total of 4 independent runs. All results were concordant. Analytical sensitivity was a DNA dilution series which showed a minimum input of 0.5 ng/uL of starting genomic DNA is needed. Analytical specificity looked at common interferents which could impact sample collection and DNA isolation (food, beverages, tobacco) and showed no impact on our assay.

Citations

  • Association of Molecular Pathologist. Molecular Diagnostics Assay Validation – September 2014 AMP White Paper

Assay Limitation(s)

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Certain SNP assays had no minor alleled verified during the validations due to the minor allele fraction being 0.000231 or less. A list of these SNPs are available upon request.

Proficiency Testing (PT)

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Yes
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Formal PT program
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American College of Medical Genetics / College of American Pathologists, ACMG/CAP
PT Description
Formal CAP proficiency testing is conducted for any genes present on those surveys. All other genes undergo an alternative PT assessment semi-annually.

FDA Regulatory Clearances of the Test

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FDA Category Designation
Not Applicable

New York State CLEP (NYS CLEP) Test Approval

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NYS CLEP test approval #
91239
Status
Approved

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