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Cascade testing for GJB2 gene mutation (for Connexin 26) – early non-syndromic AR deafness
Testing for GJB2 gene mutations (gap junction beta 2) responsible for hereditary autosomal recessive disease, early non-syndromic disorder/hearing loss and deafness, also referred to as DFNB1.
Material:
Peripheral blood, Buccal swab …
Peripheral blood, Buccal swab, Isolated DNA from blood, Isolated DNA from chorionic villi, Isolated DNA from amniotic fluid, Isolated DNA from cordocentesis, DNA isolated from the product of conception, DNA isolated from cultured cells
Turnover Time:
3 weeksSTATIM
1 weekAR deafness – detection of 35delG GJB2 mutation
Testing for 35delG mutation in the GJB2 gene responsible for AR hereditary, non-syndromic disorder/hearing loss (deafness).
Material:
Peripheral blood, Buccal swab …
Peripheral blood, Buccal swab, Isolated DNA from blood, Isolated DNA from chorionic villi, Isolated DNA from amniotic fluid, Isolated DNA from cordocentesis, DNA isolated from the product of conception, DNA isolated from cultured cells
Turnover Time:
3 weeksSTATIM
3 daysStereocilin gene fragmentation analysis
Targeted testing for STRC gene deletion by QF-PCR (Stereocilin gene) responsible for hearing impairment DFNB16.
Material:
Peripheral blood, Buccal swab …
Peripheral blood, Buccal swab, Isolated DNA from blood, Isolated DNA from chorionic villi, Isolated DNA from amniotic fluid, Isolated DNA from cordocentesis, DNA isolated from the product of conception, DNA isolated from cultured cells
Turnover Time:
3 weeksSTATIM
3 daysDetection of deletions in genes associated with hearing impairment
Testing for STRC, OTOA, CATSPER2 gene duplication/deletion by Multiplex Ligation-dependent Probe Amplification (MLPA), responsible for hearing impairment: DFNB16, DFNB22.
Material:
Peripheral blood, Buccal swab …
Peripheral blood, Buccal swab, Isolated DNA from blood, Isolated DNA from chorionic villi, Isolated DNA from amniotic fluid, Isolated DNA from cordocentesis, DNA isolated from the product of conception, DNA isolated from cultured cells