Test & specimen information
Deafness MLPA
Overview
This MLPA assay for analysis of the OTOA, STRC, CATSPER2 genes. These genes account for the majority of sensorinerual hearing loss (SNHL) associated copy number changes. This test is suitable as a second tier test following a negative result from GJB2/GJB6 (Connexin 26/30) testing.
Sequencing based testing is also available. See the option below.
Test type
MLPA & Methylation MLPA
Multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification (MLPA)
Turnaround time
3-4 months
Cost
MLPA only: $350
MLPA + focused exome: $2100