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Russell Silver Syndrome

Test Information

Title: Russell Silver Syndrome
Lab: The Hospital for Sick Children
Category: Skeletal growth
Test Name (CMS Title): Russell Silver Syndrome
Gene/Platform/Region List: H19 (IC1), Chromosome 7
Test type: Cytogenetic
Samples Accepted: Blood
Indications: Diagnosis
Test Methodology: Methylation, STR
Methodology Notes: MLPA of H19 (IC1) region; UPD Analysis of chromosome 7
Disease/Condition: Silver-Russell Syndrome (RSS)

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