Test Code: DMDBMD

Genes: DMD (0 genes)

Sample Type: The preferred sample type is 3-5 ml of peripheral blood collected in an EDTA (purple top) tube. Extracted DNA also accepted for this test.

Method: MLPA

Turnaround Time: 10 Days

Courier: The specimen should be kept at room temperature and delivered via overnight shipping. If shipment is delayed by one or two days, the specimen should be refrigerated and shipped at room temperature. Do not freeze the specimen. Samples collected on Friday c

Price: 900

Description:
Molecular testing for Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy involves multiple ligation-dependent probe amplification (MLPA) analysis that can detect up to 98% of all deletions and duplications in the DMD gene in patients and females that carry the mutation. Molecular testing is useful to confirm the diagnosis and to identify the disease causing mutations within a family to allow for carrier testing and prenatal diagnosis.