OUTSOURCE
DUCHENNE / BECKER MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY (DMD / BMD) GENE MUTATION (N116)
Also Known As:
Duchenne/Becker Muscular Dystrophy (Dmd/Bmd) Gene Mutation
DMD/BMD Gene Mutation
About This Test
Duchenne and Becker Muscular Dystrophy (DMD & BMD) are X-linked neuromuscular diseases of childhood resulting from a defect in the dystrophin gene. Deletion of one or more exons in the dystrophin gene may cause DMD/BMD. This assay detects deletions in all 79 exons of the dystrophin gene in both males & females.
Test Parameters (1)
- DUCHENNE / BECKER MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY (DMD / BMD) GENE MUTATION
Home Collection
✓ Available
Reports Available In
8 Days
Preparation / Prerequisite
3 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood in 1 lavender top (EDTA) tube. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE. Physician prescription is mandatory.
Frequently Asked Questions
Outsourced test are being done from Dr. Lal Path Lab. Charges and reporting time is same as of Dr. Lal Path Labs.
Physician prescription is mandatory.
It confirms the disease, guides treatment, and helps in family planning and therapy decisions.
TAT Policy
The Turnaround Time (TAT) depends on the following factors:
- Registration date and time
- Type of scan or test
- Scan time or sample collection time
In uncommon circumstances, TAT may be delayed due to test complexity or reasons beyond our control. You will be informed of the estimated TAT at the time of registration.