HELIX DIAGNOSTICS
Comprehensive Lipidemia Panel
Panel Description
This panel evaluates 27 genes associated with hereditary lipidemia.
Genes Tested (27)
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Important Panel Information
Turnaround time: Typically 7-21 days (standard), Typically < 5 days (requery)
Preferred specimen: BD Vacutainer Whole Blood K2 EDTA Collection Tube 4mL or Oragene Dx Saliva Collection Kit
Shipping instructions: Specimens to arrive at Helix within 96 hours of collection at ambient temperature.
Hereditary lipidemias encompass several genetic disorders affecting lipid metabolism. If left untreated, these conditions lead to premature cardiovascular disease and/or cardiovascular complications. Early detection of hereditary lipidemias allows modification of lifestyle and clinical management, which can prevent or delay these complications.
All detected variants are evaluated according to American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics recommendations. Variants are classified based on known, predicted, or possible pathogenicity and reported with interpretive comments detailing their potential or known significance.