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Duchenne/Becker Muscular Dystrophy DNA detection

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Test Duchenne/Becker Muscular Dystrophy DNA detection
Indication This test is indicated for families with history of Duchenne or Becker muscular dystrophy.
Physiology Duchennes muscular dystrophy is the most common childhood dystrophies, is a severe crippling muscle disorder. Becker muscular dystrophy is a milder form with a similar clinical course followed at a much slower rate. The protein responsible for the dystrophy is a muscle cytoskeletal protein
Interpretation Alpha fetoprotein, Chromosome analysis, Polymerase chain reaction
Sample Laboratory generally provides an interpretive report.
Test Method Polymerase chain reaction and Souther blotting
Related Tests Whole blood, amniotic fluid, chorionic villus
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