Becker Muscular Dystrophy
| Test Information | |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Becker Muscular Dystrophy |
| Lab (Location) | The Hospital for Sick Children |
| Category | Neurogenetics |
| Subcategory | Becker Muscular Dystrophy |
| Gene/Platform/Region List | DMD |
| Test type | Single Gene |
| Samples Accepted | Blood, DNA, DNA (Not Accepted for MLPA) |
| Indications Diagnosis | Diagnosis, Carrier / Cascade Testing, Prenatal |
| Test Methodology | CNV, mRNA, Sequencing |
| Methodology Notes | Gene Dosage (MLPA); Gene Sequencing; mRNA analysis; Targeted Mutation Analysis |
| Diseases/Conditions | BMD, DMD-associated dilated cardiomyopathy |
| Notes | DNA not accepted for MLPA |