Repeat Expansion Detection by PCR, Long Read Sequencing
DM1 DNA
DM1 DNA Test
Myotonic Dystrophy
Whole Blood EDTA
Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen volume: 8 mL
Collection instructions:
1. Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube.
2. Invert several times to mix.
3. Send ambient
Note: Collection date is required.
6 mL
Hemolysis | OK |
Lipemia | OK |
Icterus | OK |
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
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Whole Blood EDTA | Ambient (preferred) | 10 days | |
Refrigerated | 10 days |
Detects CTG repeat expansions in the muscle protein kinase (DMPK) gene.
Typical presentation: Adults may present with a range of symptoms from cataracts to significant muscle wasting, cardiac complications, ptosis and myotonia, infants may present with severe hypotonia, skeletal deformities, developmental delay and mental retardation.
A final report will be attached in MayoAccess.
Monday, Thursday
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Test Id | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
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FDM1 | DMPK DNA (DM1) | Not Provided |
Result Id | Test Result Name |
Result LOINC Value
Applies only to results expressed in units of measure originally reported by the performing laboratory. These values do not apply to results that are converted to other units of measure.
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Z0101 | DMPK DNA (DM1) | Not Provided |
Change Type | Effective Date |
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Test Changes - Method | 2025-04-17 |