What is this test?
Multiplex Ligation-dependent Probe Amplification, used for gene-dosage quantification.
When is this test recommended?
To detect deletions/duplications in genes such as DMD, SMN1, BRCA and MSH2.
Sample type
High-quality extracted DNA.
Genes analyzed
Depends on disease-specific MLPA kit.
Results
Exon-level CNV reporting.
Limitations
Does not detect point mutations.
Turnaround time
To Be Added
Required documents
To Be Added
Related diseases
DMD, SMA, BRCA, Lynch syndrome and others.