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5200 Harry Hines Blvd.
,
Dallas
,
TX
75235
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General Information
Performed: Mon-Fri
Turn Around Time: 7-10 days
Performed By: Texas Department of State Health Services
Notes: This is a reflex procedure.
Clinical Utility: Mutational analysis is performed by automated DNA sequencing of the phenylalanine hydroxylase gene. Of the >500 known mutations in this gene, approximately 95% can be detected using this methodology. This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by the Laboratory Services Section as DSHS. The test has not been approved or cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Molecular based testing is highly accurate. However, rare diagnostic errors may occur. Test results should not be used as a diagnostic test but should be interpreted in the context of clinical findings, family history, and the other laboratory data. Errors in the interpretation of results may occur if information given to the laboratory is inaccurate or incomplete.
Link:
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