Genetic TestsDMD/BMD Deletion Analysis

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Test Name & Code:

• Test Name: DMD/BMD Deletion Analysis
• Test Code: 3096

Related Diseases & Genes:

• MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY, DUCHENNE TYPE (OMIM #: 310200)
• MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY, BECKER TYPE (OMIM #: 300376)

Synonyms:

• Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) Deletion Analysis
• Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) Deletion Analysis
• Muscular Dystrophy Duchenne (DMD) DeletionAnalysis
• Muscular Dystrophy Becker (BMD) DeletionAnalysis

Test Details:

• Methodology: PCR
• Performed: Everyday
• Reported: 2 weeks

Specimen Details:

• Specimen Collection: Peripheral blood
• Container: Tube with EDTA
• Specimen Volume/Amount: > 5 ml
• Storage/Transport Condition: Refrigerated
• Unacceptable Specimens/Conditions: Serum; Frozen specimens; Hemolyzed specimens; Icterus; Lipemia

Testing Area(s):

• Neurogenetics

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