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Gamma Polymerase Deficiency

Test Information

Title: Gamma Polymerase Deficiency
Lab: Hamilton Health Sciences Centre
Category: Metabolic
Test Name (CMS Title): Gamma Polymerase Deficiency (POLG)
Gene/Platform/Region List: POLG
Test type: Single Gene
Samples Accepted: Blood
Indications: Diagnosis, Carrier Cascade Testing
Test Methodology: Sequencing
Methodology Notes: Direct Exon Sequencing
Disease/Condition: Gamma Polymerase Deficiency (POLG)

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