Price:
Rs. 19,950.00
Sample Type: EDTA BLOOD
Fasting Not Required
Booking Procedure:
- Technician from Metropolis will be assigned for a home sample collection after booking confirmation.
- Sample will be collected by our technician at your address at given slot.
- You can make the payment to the technician at the time of collection
- Your sample will then be transported to the nearest collection center and will be centrifuged before sending to the lab for processing.
- Soft copy reports will be sent to your email address within 24 to 48 hours or as per defined TAT for Tests.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's):
What does the MLC1 Gene Panel test detect?
It identifies pathogenic variants in the MLC1 gene linked to cystic megalencephaly using high-accuracy NGS at Metropolis Healthcare.
Who should undergo this test?
Children with macrocephaly, delayed milestones, seizures, or MRI findings of white-matter changes and subcortical cysts.
What type of sample is needed?
An EDTA blood sample is required for DNA sequencing.
How does Metropolis Healthcare perform this test?
Metropolis uses deep-coverage next-generation sequencing to detect point mutations and small indels in the MLC1 gene.
Can this test help in treatment planning?
Yes, a confirmed genetic diagnosis guides long-term neurological care, symptom management, and monitoring.
Is this test useful for family screening?
Yes, once the mutation is known, Metropolis Healthcare can test siblings or parents for carrier status.
How accurate is this test?
Metropolis Healthcare ensures high sensitivity NGS analysis with expert variant interpretation and reporting.
Is genetic counselling recommended after results?
Yes, counselling supports understanding of inheritance patterns and recurrence risks