OMIM#118220


Gen PMP22 (periphery myelinprotein-22)
(17p11.2)


Inheritance Autosomal dominant.


MutationsDuplication of approximately 1,5 Mb in 17p11.2. Few have mutations in PMP22.

Detected in approximately 60% with the disease.


Specimen7,5 ml blood in EDTA-glass.


AnalysisMLPA-analysis for duplication.

Screening of PMP22 with HRM-technique.


DeliveryMail, Monday to Friday.

Turn around timeMLPA-analysis: 6 weeks.

Screening PMP22: 6 month.

Known mutation: 4 weeks.


Prenatal diagnosisOnly by prior arrangement and only for known causes.
Turn around time: less than 2 weeks, contact the attending for further information.