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Methodology

Methodology

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Molecular Genetics
DDeletion/duplication analysis
Next-Generation (NGS)/Massively parallel sequencing (MPS)
XMutation scanning of select exons
Tandem repeat expansion analysis
CSequence analysis of the entire coding region
Next-Generation (NGS)/Massively parallel sequencing (MPS)

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This test includes repeat expansion analysis of 26 loci: AFF2, AFF3, AR, ATN1, ATXN1, ATXN2, ATXN3, ATXN7, ATXN8OS, ATXN10, C9ORF72, CACNA1A, CNBP, CSTB, DIP2B, DMPK, FMR1, FXN, HTT, JPH3, NOP56, NOTCH2NLC, PHOX2B, PPP2R2B, TBP, TCF4.

Test development

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Test procedure

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The patient's DNA is sequenced using whole genome sequencing conducted on an Illumina platform using the Illumina TruSeq DNA PCR-Free Library Preparation Kit at 30X mean mappable coverage. The relevant region(s) of DNA are subsequently isolated in-silico for analysis.

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Confirmation of results

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Tandem repeat expansions are sent out to a third party CLIA/CAP lab for orthogonal confirmation.

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Clinical resources

Practice guidelines

  • AAP, 2013
    Ethical and Policy Issues in Genetic Testing and Screening of Children, Pediatrics (2013) 131 (3): 620–622.

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