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| Test: | MCAD DNA, Common Mutation |
| Comments: | MCAD is inherited as an autosomal recessive disorder which has been known to cause sudden infant death, hypoglycemia, and a Reye-like syndrome. Approximately 90% of all affected individuals examined to date have been shown to be homozygous for the A?G 985 mutation in MCAD gene. The test we offer is based on PCR analysis, and is specific for this mutation. |
| Specimen type: | Blood |
| Sample Requirements: | Blood, 1 mL (minimum 250 μl) (in purple (EDTA), or yellow-top (ACD) tube or dried on small piece of clean filter paper). Blood must be kept in sealed original tubes at room temperature (NOT FROZEN) and sent at room temperature by overnight carrier. |
| Turnaround time: | 1-3 weeks. |
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