Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Test Information

Title
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Lab
Category
Neurogenetics
Test Name (CMS Title)
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Gene/Platform/Region List
DMD
Test type
Single Gene
Samples Accepted
Blood, DNA, DNA (Not Accepted for MLPA)
Indications
Diagnosis, Carrier Cascade Testing
Test Methodology
mRNA, Sequencing
Methodology Notes
Gene Dosage (MLPA); Gene Sequencing; mRNA analysis; Targeted Mutation Analysis
Disease/Condition
Duchenne / Becker Muscular Dystrophy

Last Updated: November 14, 2025

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