| EX1515 MITOCHONDRIAL ENCEPHALOMYOPATHY, LACTIC ACIDOSIS AND STROKE-LIKE EPISODES (MELAS) MUTATION DETECTION |
| Specimen: |
4 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender top (EDTA) tube. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE. |
| Stability: |
| Room |
Refrigerated |
Frozen |
| 6 hrs |
1 week |
NA |
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| Method: |
PCR, Sequencing |
| Comment: |
Samples received on holidays will be reported in the next schedule/next working day. |
| Report: |
Contact us to know the TAT. |
| Usage: |
This test is useful for elucidation of mitochondrial mutations linked to the mitochondrial disease MELAS. Symptoms typically begin in childhood and may include muscle weakness and pain, recurrent headaches, loss of appetite, vomiting, and seizures. Most affected individuals experience stroke-like episodes beginning before age 40. MELAS can be inherited from the mother as only females pass mitochondrial DNA to their children. Rarely MELAS can result from a new mutation not inherited from the mother. |
| Doctor Specialty: |
Neurologist |
| Disease: |
Disorders of Nervous System, Genetic diseases |
| Components: |
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| Courier Charges: |
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| Home Collection: |
Available (*T&C Apply) |
| Department: |
MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS |
| Pre Test Information: |
A duly filled Genomics Clinical Information Requisition Form is mandatory. |
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