Genetic TestsHypokalemic Periodic Paralysis Genetic Analysis (CACNA1S 4 Mutations & SCN4A 5 Mutation)

• Test Name: Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis Genetic Analysis (CACNA1S 4 Mutations & SCN4A 5 Mutation)
• Test Code: 4615

• Hypokalemic periodic paralysis (OMIM #: 170400) || Gene: CACNA1S (OMIM #: 114208)

• HOKPP
• CACNA1S Mutations
• SCN4A

• Methodology: DNA Sequencing
• Performed: Everyday
• Reported: 2-3 weeks

• Specimen Collection: Peripheral blood
• Container: Tube with EDTA
• Specimen Volume/Amount: > 3 ml
• Storage/Transport Condition: Refrigerated
• Unacceptable Specimens/Conditions: Serum; Frozen specimens; Hemolyzed specimens; Icterus; Lipemia

• Neurogenetics