Genetic TestsMERRF Syndrome (A8344G)

• Test Name: MERRF Syndrome (A8344G)
• Test Code: 4626

• Myoclonic Epilepsy Associated with Ragged-Red Fibers (MERRF) (OMIM #: 545000)|| Gene: MTTK� (OMIM #: 590060)

• MTTK Gene A8344G Mutation

• 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