Duchenne/Becker Muscular Deletion

Test Name

Duchenne/Becker Muscular Deletion

Alternate Description

DMD/BMD Deletion

LIS Code

DMDD

Lab Section

Specimen Processing Area

Container Whole Blood Required

10 mL whole blood in EDTA Lavender top tube

Summary Test Name

Duchenne/Becker Muscular Deletion

Specimen Stability

48 hours

Minimum Volume

10 mL (Adult), 4 mL (pediatric), 2 mL (infant)

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

42 days

Additional Test Information

Draw blood Mondays through Thursdays only. Specimen must be shipped the same day.