MEN1 Syndrome

HCT, Hereditary Cancer Testing, Germline, Predictive, Hereditary Cancer, MEN1, CDKN1B, Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia, Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1 & 4
Diagnostic Medical Genetics
Advanced Molecular Diagnostics
Blood or DNA
MENS1

Supporting Documents

Peripheral blood or DNA (please specify source if DNA)
2 tubes x 4 mL of blood
5 ug of DNA in TRIS-HCl or water only (no EDTA)
EDTA lavender top for blood
Collection Containers – Tube Types
or
2 mL screw top tube for DNA
Collect and ship samples at room temperature on the same day. Samples should be received within 24 to 48 hours.
Room Temperature: 7 days
Sequencing + CNV
STAT, Routine; Monday to Friday
4 weeks
6-8 weeks
molecularlab.MSH@sinaihealth.ca
Yes if not associated with a Genetic Counsellor
MEN1, CDKN1B
Samples received and processed Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Yes
Hereditary Cancer; Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1 & 4, MENS1, MENS4; Indications outlined by Ontario Health (formerly Cancer Care Ontario); see link in Clinical Significance section