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Test ID: MECPZ    
MECP2 Gene, Full Gene Analysis

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

Diagnosis of Rett syndrome or other MECP2-related disorders

Testing Algorithm Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

See Epilepsy: Unexplained Refractory and/or Familial Testing Algorithm in Special Instruction.

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) Followed by DNA Sequence Analysis and Gene Dosage Analysis by Multiplex Ligation-Dependent Probe Amplification (MLPA)

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

MECP2 Gene, Full Gene Analysis

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

MECP2
MECP2 Duplication Syndrome
Methyl-CpG-Binding Protein 2
Rett Syndrome
ME2MS