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| Test: | Mitochondrial DNA, Point Mutation |
| Comments: | We perform radiolabeled PCR-based analysis for individual point mutations in the mitochondrial genome. The point mutations for which we offer this service are: MELAS A3243G, MELAS T3271C, MERRF A8344G, MERRF T8356C, NARP T8993G, NARP T8993C. |
| Specimen type: | Blood, Muscle |
| Sample Requirements: | Blood, 5-9 mL (in purple (EDTA), or yellow-top (ACD) tube). Blood must be kept in sealed original tubes at room temperature (NOT FROZEN) and sent at room temperature by overnight carrier. Muscle, 0.1-0.25 gram fresh frozen, sent frozen on dry ice by overnight carrier. |
| Turnaround time: | 4-6 weeks. |
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