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MECP2 - Rett Syndrome

Test Information

Title: MECP2 - Rett Syndrome
Lab: London Health Sciences Centre
Category: Neurodevelopmental
Test Name (CMS Title): Rett Syndrome
Gene/Platform/Region List: MECP2
Test type: Single Gene
Samples Accepted: Blood, DNA
Indications: Diagnosis, Carrier Cascade Testing
Test Methodology: Sequencing
Disease/Condition: Rett syndrome, Encephalopathy, neonatal severe, Mental retardation, X-linked syndromic

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