Genetic TestsMelas Syndrome (MTTL1 Gene Sequence Analysis)

• Test Name: Melas Syndrome (MTTL1 Gene Sequence Analysis)
• Test Code: 4625

• MITOCHONDRIAL MYOPATHY, ENCEPHALOPATHY, LACTIC ACIDOSIS, AND STROKE-LIKE EPISODES (OMIM #: 540000) || Gene: MTTL1 (OMIM #: 590050)

• Mitochondrial Myopathy

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

• 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

• Neurogenetics