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Overview

Test order codeHelp: 003037

Test name

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LIS1 Gene Sequencing

Purpose of the test

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This is a clinical test intended for Help: Risk Assessment, Diagnosis, Mutation Confirmation

Condition

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How to order

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Sent requisition form and informed consent.
Order URL Help: http://www.genetix.com.co/

Specimen source

Cell culture
White blood cell prep
Peripheral (whole) blood
Isolated DNA
Amniotic fluid
Fetal blood
Chorionic villi
Amniocytes
Specimen requirements: http://www.genetix.com.co/

Methodology

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Molecular Genetics
CSequence analysis of the entire coding region
Bi-directional Sanger Sequence Analysis
  • ABI3700XL
  • None/not applicable

Summary of what is tested

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Clinical utility

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Establish or confirm diagnosis

Citations
  • High frequency of genomic deletions--and a duplication--in the LIS1 gene in lissencephaly: implications for molecular diagnosis. - PubMed ID: 18285425

Clinical validity

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Not provided

Testing strategy

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PCR and bidirectional sequencing 000 Sent requisition form and informed consent.

Test services

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  • Genetic counseling
  • Clinical Testing/Confirmation of Mutations Identified Previously

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