Test & specimen information
Duchenne/Becker muscular dystrophy
Overview
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) are types of neuromuscular disorders that affect the nerves and the muscles. While both involve the DMD gene, Becker muscular dystrophy has a milder presentation.
This microarray provides diagnostic testing for DMD/BMD and screening for CNVs that account for approx. 80% of DMD/BMD diagnosis.
If testing for a DMD SNVs is required please contact [email protected]
Test type
Genome-wide chromosome microarray (molecular karyotype)
Genes tested
Turnaround time
Postnatal: 4 weeks
Prenatal: 2 weeks
Cost
Funded by Medicare for eligible patients.
Up to $589.90 for non-Medicare eligible patients.