Albinism Panel
21 days
Next Generation Sequencing
Genelist (35): AP3B1, AP3D1, ATP7A, BLOC1S3, BLOC1S5, BLOC1S6, DCT, DTNBP1, EDN3, EDNRB, EPG5, GPR143, HPS1, HPS3, HPS4, HPS5, HPS6, KIT, KITLG, LRMDA, LYST, MC1R, MITF, mLPH, MYO5A, OCA2, PAX3, RAB27A, SLC24A5, SLC38A8, SLC45A2, SNAI2, SOX10, TYR, TYRP1
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Once a week
Genetic analysis to identify mutations causing albinism; confirm diagnosis and genetic counseling.
Peripheral Blood
5-7 mL whole blood OR DNA ≥ 100 µL
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days |