Genetic TestsPRADER-WILLI Methylation Analysis

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Test Name & Code:

• Test Name: PRADER-WILLI Methylation Analysis
• Test Code: 4663

Related Diseases & Genes:

• Prader-Willi syndrome (OMIM #: 176270) || Gene: SNRPN (OMIM #: 182279)

Synonyms:

• PWS
• 15q11-q13
• SNRPN

Test Details:

• Methodology: MLPA
• Performed: Everyday
• Reported: 4 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

Neurogenetics
MLPA