Test ID: LYZKM
Lysozyme (LYZ) Gene, Known Mutation
NY State Approved
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Conditional
Useful For
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Carrier testing of individuals with a family history of lysozyme (LYZ) gene-related familial visceral amyloidosis
Diagnostic confirmation of LYZ-related familial visceral amyloidosis when familial mutations have been previously identified
Genetics Test Information
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Documentation of the specific familial mutation(s) must be provided with the specimen in order to perform this test.
Special Instructions and Forms
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Method Name
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Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Followed by DNA Sequence Analysis
(PCR is utilized pursuant to a license agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.)
Reporting Name
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LYZ Gene, Known Mutation
Aliases
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Familial visceral amyloidosis


