Order WFS1 Gene Sequencing Test for Low-Frequency Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss
Pathogenic variants in the WFS1 gene can cause a range of conditions collectively known as the WFS1-related disorders. WFS1 gene sequencing is appropriate for individuals with isolated low frequency hearing loss and a dominant family history, features of Wolfram syndrome or features of Wolfram-like disease. Read more about this 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
WFS1
Sanger Sequencing
Ordering
lmWFS1-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
$750
For questions, please contact us at 617-768-8500 or by email.
