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Overview

Test order codeHelp: D4043

Test name

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X-Linked Adrenoleukodystrophy Panel (D4043)

Purpose of the test

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This is a clinical test intended for Help: Screening

Condition

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How to order

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Specimen source

2-5 mL Whole Blood (EDTA); Saliva, Dried Blood Spots, Genomic DN

Methodology

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Molecular Genetics
CSequence analysis of the entire coding region
Sequence analysis and CNV detection is performed using Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technology. Additional methodologies may also be used to analyze difficult to sequence regions.

Summary of what is tested

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Clinical utility

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Clinical validity

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Testing strategy

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This test analyzes 15 genes that have been associated with X-linked adrenoleukodystophy. 000 This test analyzes 15 genes that have been associated with X-linked adrenoleukodystophy.

Clinical resources

Practice guidelines

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

Consumer resources

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