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Mucopolysaccharidosis type 1

Test Information

Title: Mucopolysaccharidosis type 1
Lab: Newborn Screening Ontario
Category: Metabolic
Test Name (CMS Title): Mucopolysaccharidosis type 1
Gene/Platform/Region List: IDUA
Test type: Single Gene
Samples Accepted: Blood, DNA, Dried Blood Spot (accepted ONLY for exceptional circumstances)
Indications: Diagnosis, Carrier Cascade Testing
Test Methodology: Sequencing
Disease/Condition: Mucopolysaccharidosis type 1, Hurler Syndrome

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