Effective immediately, the Medical Genetics Laboratories at Baylor College of Medicine will discontinue test code 4572 – Hypoxanthine-Guanine Phosphoribosyltransferase (HPRT) Enzyme Analysis in red blood cells. A critical reagent for the assay is no longer available from the manufacturer; as a result, the lab cannot continue to perform this test. We will continue to offer HPRT enzyme test on skin fibroblast (test code 4573) and for prenatal testing (test code 4570). Also, test code 4220-Urine Purine Panel is available for the diagnosis of HPRT enzyme deficiency.
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Test Discontinuation Memorandum
Baylor Genetics
Baylor Genetics is a joint venture of H.U. Group Holdings and the #1 NIH-funded genetics program at Baylor College of Medicine. A pioneer of precision medicine for nearly 40 years, Baylor Genetics now offers a full spectrum of clinically relevant genetic testing, access to world-renowned experts, and the confidence to provide patients with the best care. Baylor Genetics, located in Houston’s Texas Medical Center, serves clients in 50 states and 16 countries.