Order POU3F4 Gene Test for X-linked Hearing Loss
Approximately 2% of congenital deafness is comprised of X-linked nonsyndromic hearing loss. To date, four loci have been recognized (DFN2, DFN3, DFN4, and DFN6), but only the gene for DFN3 has been identified. Read more details about the test.
Requisition Form
All samples must be accompanied with a completed requisition form. Please make sure any identifiers used on the specimen are provided on the paperwork. Consent page should be signed by a health care provider. Any incomplete or missing paperwork may delay the start of testing.
Test Detail
POU3F4
Sanger Sequencing
Ordering
lmPOU3F4-a_L
3 weeks
7ml of whole blood (3–5ml for an infant) in a lavender top tube (K2EDTA or K3EDTA)
OR
10 ug of DNA at a minimum concentration of 25 ng/ul (please provide DNA concentration)
Billing Information
The Laboratory for Molecular Medicine offers several billing options for our clients and their patients; however, we do not bill insurance companies and are unable to begin testing without accurate billing information.
81479
$500
For questions, please contact us at 617-768-8500 or by email.
