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Test ID: GRNZ    
Progranulin Gene (GRN), Full Gene Analysis

Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

Aiding the diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia

 

Distinguishing frontotemporal dementia from other dementias, including Alzheimer dementia

 

Identifying individuals who are at increased risk of frontotemporal dementia

Special Instructions Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test

Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/DNA Sequencing Analysis

NY State Available Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.

Yes

Reporting Name Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test

Progranulin Gene Full Gene Analysis

Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching

FLTD (Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration)
Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD)
Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration (FLTD)
FTD (Frontotemporal Dementia)
PGRN (Progranulin)
Progranulin (PGRN)
GRNMS