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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) PCR
Test Details: DMD is a rapidly progressive form of muscular dystrophy that occurs exclusively in males. It is caused by an alteration (mutation) in a gene, called the dystrophin gene that can be inherited in families in an X-linked recessive pattern. DMD has early onset affecting children between age 2 and 6 years. Multiplex DNA PCR is ndicated for rapid preliminary screening of individuals with clinical features suggestive of muscular dystrophy.
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Category
Molecular Genetics
Pre-test Information
Clinical history, Family History needed. In case of Amniotic Fluid or CVS: Consent form, Doctor's prescription with signature, PND registration number are mandatory.
Report Delivery
3 working days
Gender
All
Organ
Musculoskeletal system
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) PCR
5900
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