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Birt-Hogg-Dube Syndrome

Test Information

Title: Birt-Hogg-Dube Syndrome
Lab: University Health Network
Category: Cancer
Test Name (CMS Title): Birt-Hogg-Dube Syndrome
Gene/Platform/Region List: FLCN
Test type: Single Gene
Samples Accepted: Blood, DNA, Saliva
Indications: Diagnosis, Carrier Cascade Testing
Test Methodology: Sequencing
Disease/Condition: Birt-Hogg-Dube Syndrome, BHD syndrome, Fibrofolliculomas with trichodiscomas and acrochordons, BHD, Hornstein-Knickenberg syndrome, Birt Hogg Dube syndrome

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