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Overview

Test name

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Mitochondrial DNA analysis (MTDNANGS)

Purpose of the test

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This is a clinical test intended for Help: Diagnosis

Condition

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How to order

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Medical request is required. Specimen types: total blood with EDTA. Collection Instructions: do not manipulate the sample - send in the collection tube (with EDTA), refrigerated. Fill out the Genetic Study questionnaire and Consent Term.
Order URL Help: https://dle.com.br/

Specimen source

Peripheral (whole) blood
Specimen requirements: https://dle.com.br/

Methodology

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Molecular Genetics
CSequence analysis of the entire coding region
Next-Generation (NGS)/Massively parallel sequencing (MPS)
  • Illumina NovaSeq 6000
  • None/not applicable

Summary of what is tested

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Clinical utility

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Establish or confirm diagnosis

Citations
  • Clinical Profile and Outcome of Pediatric Mitochondrial Myopathy in China. - PubMed ID: 33013660

Clinical validity

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Not provided

Test services

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  • Custom Sequence Analysis
  • Custom mutation-specific/Carrier testing

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