Overview

Test Name

Childhood Onset Leukodystrophy Panel

Test Code

NUE1017

Test Category

Gene Panels

Test Subcategory

Neurology

Disease(s) Targeted

leukodystrophy

Who Is The Test For?

Patients with a family history, clinical suspicion, or diagnosis of leukodystrophy with onset in childhood.

Test Approach

Whole exome sequencing (WES) with in silico gene panel analysis.

No. of Genes

1906

Panel Content

Download Panel Content

Mitochondrial Genome Included In The Analysis

Yes

Deliverables

Clinical Report (Download a sample report here)

Turnaround Time

~3-6 weeks*

Specimen Requirements

For detailed information about the sample requirements, please consult our clinical sample requirements page.

*Turnaround times are estimated from receipt of satisfactory specimen and test request form at the laboratory to release of clinical report. The turnaround time may vary depending on the nature of the specimen and the complexity of the investigation required. The above table is only a guideline and the complexity of a case and the requirement for further investigations may change this.

About leukodystrophy

Early onset leukodystrophy is a genetic condition causing damage to the brain’s white matter, leading to progressive neurological decline starting in childhood.