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DMD Evaluation - Athena #5530

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This test is currently only available in BHS CPRS. If you are a Bedford provider and wish to see this test offered in Bedford CPRS- please contact the Bedford Laboratory.


Test Code
DMD EVAL(ATH#5530)


Alias/See Also
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy


Includes
Genes Included: DMD


Preferred Specimen
Whole blood - Lavender EDTA - 3 tubes


Minimum Volume
Preferred: 8 mL
Minimum: 6 mL


Transport Temperature
Room temperature. Avoid freezing.


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 10 days
Refrigerated: 10 days
Frozen: Unacceptable


Methodology
Next Generation Sequencing, Dosage Analysis

Report Available
28 - 42 days


Reference Range
Provided with the patient report in CPRS.


Clinical Significance
Type of disorder: Neuromuscular Disorders

Disease(s) tested for: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)

Utility: Detects sequence variations, duplications, and deletions in the dystrophin (DMD) gene.


Performing Laboratory
Athena Diagnostics, Inc.
200 Forest Street, 2nd Floor
Marlborough, MA 01752

Additional Information
Link to Athena Diagnostics test catalog

Last Updated: December 18, 2015


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