Genetic Tests

Mitochondrial DNA Testing at Gene Negar Ayandegan

Mitochondrial diseases follow maternal inheritance and can affect multiple organ systems.

Genetic Tests

What is this test?

Whole mitochondrial genome (mtDNA) sequencing.

When is this test recommended?

Suspected neuropathy, myopathy, metabolic defects or optic atrophy.

Sample type

Blood, muscle or relevant affected tissue.

Results

mtDNA variants and heteroplasmy levels.

Limitations

Interpreting heteroplasmy and tissue specificity is complex.

Turnaround time

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Required documents

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Related diseases

MELAS, MERRF, LHON and other mitochondrial disorders.

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