72487-2
LaboratoryTF gene full mutation analysis in Blood or Tissue by Sequencing
Definition
Transferrin (TF) gene sequencing may be performed in conjunction with a Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin (CDT) assay to rule out accusations of excessive alcohol consumption. CDT assays are used to identify and monitor individuals who have been charged with excessive alcohol consumption. However, some patients who have certain variants in the TF gene are unable to add the carbohydrate chain to the transferrin protein. This makes them carbohydrate deficient even if they are not consuming alcohol. Identification of specific variants in the TF gene support the lack of alcohol consumption.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
TF gene full mutation analysis
Property
Find
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Bld/Tiss
Scale Type
Doc
Method Type
Sequencing
Details
Class
MOLPATH.MUT
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
TF gene Full Mut Anl Bld/T Seq
Display Name
TF gene full mutation analysis Sequencing Doc (Bld/Tiss)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 72487-2?
LOINC code 72487-2 identifies "TF gene full mutation analysis in Blood or Tissue by Sequencing". Transferrin (TF) gene sequencing may be performed in conjunction with a Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin (CDT) assay to rule out accusations of excessive alcohol consumption. CDT assays are used to identify and monitor individuals who have been charged with excessive alcohol consumption. However, some patients who have certain variants in the TF gene are unable to add the carbohydrate chain to the transferrin protein. This makes them carbohydrate deficient even if they are not consuming alcohol. Identification of specific variants in the TF gene support the lack of alcohol consumption.
What does 72487-2 measure?
This code measures TF gene full mutation analysis in Bld/Tiss. It belongs to the MOLPATH.MUT class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.