Automated DNA mutation detection using universal conditions direct sequencing: application to ten muscular dystrophy genes

Table 3 Survey of services available for DMD/BMD point mutations

Laboratory	Pricing	TAT	comments
Athena Dx Worcester, MA	$5070.00	6-8 weeks
City of Hope Los Angeles, CA	$1860.00	10 weeks
Emory Univ. Atlanta, GA	$2313.00	4-6 weeks	Resequencing array
CHB*	$3634.00	6-8 weeks
U. of Utah	$1175.00	6 weeks	Negative -del/dup testing required

Data gathered from GeneTests http://www.genetests.org and telephone survey of available services for DMD/BMD point mutation testing. *Children's Hospital Boston current testing based on DHPLC method, UCDS not yet priced
(Note that the survey was done in April, 2009 and the services fortunately are constantly being expanded and improved.)

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