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Fragile X syndrome
Fragile X syndrome
TESTING STRATEGY
Detection of pathological expansion in FMR1 by PCR
SAMPLE REQUIREMENTS & REPORTING TIME
- 5-10ml blood in EDTA (sample must be in purple/red EDTA blood tube, not lithium heparin)
- 2 weeks for PCR
FURTHER INFORMATION / LINKS
DNA may not be banked long-term. Please contact the laboratory for details of our DNA storage policy