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What is an autosomal dominant variant? An #autosomaldominant variant refers to a gene or #trait passed down from either parent that only requires one copy to be physically expressed in their children. Only one affected copy of a gene is needed to cause a disease. Discover more on our patient information page: https://bit.ly/3lm9DY5

What is an autosomal recessive variant? An #autosomalrecessive variant refers to a gene or trait that requires the gene from both parents to be passed down to the child. In the case of a disorder, #genes passed down from both parents must contain a variant for the child to be affected. If only one gene is affected, the person becomes a #carrier of that disorder. Discover more on our patient information page: https://bit.ly/3lm9DY5

MNG would like to give a warm welcome to Dr. Hussain Askree as our new Laboratory Director! Dr. Askree has eight years of experience in operations and reporting in academic and commercial diagnostic laboratories, and we are very happy to have him on our team. Read his full bio on our website: https://bit.ly/3lkc7pP #labdirector #genetictesting #DNA

Rett Syndrome is a rare neurological disorder caused by variants in the MECP2 gene, primarily affecting females. To learn more about Rett Syndrome and see how you can get involved with spreading awareness, please visit https://bit.ly/2SrA7dZ #rettsyndrome #genetics #rettawareness #mecp2

Genetic counseling support is available for MNG’s full portfolio of genetic testing. With the help of LabCorp’s Genetic Coordinating team, MNG is happy to offer additional support for test options and result interpretation for healthcare providers. Please continue to contact MNG with your requests so your questions can be directed appropriately. https://bit.ly/3cYXHIN #geneticcounseling #genetictesting #labtesting #dna

MNG offers #STAT testing services across its test menu. The MNG STAT Exome and MNGenome STAT deliver full reports within 10-14 days, providing trusted results in rapid time. These tests are designed for clinical situations where time is crucial to guide patient management. To learn more, visit our website at https://bit.ly/3h0CfUd #STATTesting #WholeExome #WholeGenome #LabTesting #genetics

September is Charcot-Marie-Tooth Awareness Month! #CMT impacts the peripheral nerves and can result in loss of sensation or loss of muscle function. The majority of cases are caused by variants in the PMP22 gene. While in-person events are not happening, there are tons of #virtualevents this month and all year to spread awareness visit the CMT Association website to learn more! https://bit.ly/3i643YF #CMTAwareness #CharcotMarieTooth #raredisease

You may think of the #mitochondria as a source of creating usable cellular energy, but did you know that variants or deletions in the mitochondrial genome can cause seizures, muscle weakness, and vision problems? Visit MNG Labs' mitochondrial disorder page to learn more! https://bit.ly/3bn8I5z #mitoawarenessweek #mitochondria #UMDF

Let's kick off Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week! Clinical diagnosis can be a challenge, as patients can have a variety of symptomatology. While some #mitochondrialdisorders only affect a single organ, many involve multiple organ systems and often present with prominent neurologic and myopathic features. How much do you know about mitochondrial disease? Learn more at https://bit.ly/2GoPbXh. #mitoawarenessweek #mtDNA #genetics

If you are attending the virtual Michigan Association of Genetic Counselors meeting this Friday, don't miss your local sales rep, Renee Koury! Feel free to contact MNG with any questions regarding testing or how to order: https://bit.ly/3gK1Vp7 #MAGC2020 #geneticcounseling #labtesting #genetics

Did you know that #Duchenne and #Becker muscular dystrophies, both caused by variants in the DMD gene, together affect 1 in 3,500 to 5,000 newborn males worldwide? To learn more about the #musculardystrophy diagnostic testing offered through MNG, visit our website: https://bit.ly/2EQNsth #DuchenneAwarenessDay

Staying away from others doesn’t have to mean neglecting your own healthcare. It’s time to start talking to your doctor again. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3grG3xT. #KeepSocialDistancing #StopMedicalDistancing

Carrier testing and newborn screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is vital due to early detection and new pharmaceutical options. MNG and another LabCorp specialty lab, Integrated Genetics, offer SMA testing, both for diagnostic and carrier applications. MNG offers a full portfolio of neuromuscular NGS panels, including a panel specifically for SMA. To view our testing, visit https://bit.ly/33achdp. For carrier screening options, visit Integrated Genetics’ website: https://bit.ly/3jSWaGX. #SMAAwarenessMonth #CureSMA #SMA #carriertesting #genetics

Did you know that myotonic dystrophy is primarily caused by a repeat expansion in the gene DMPK (DM1) or CNBP (DM2) and affects over 150,000 individuals in the US? MNG offers testing for both myotonic dystrophy types; visit our website for more information: https://bit.ly/2ZcatOL Interested in learning more about myotonic dystrophy? Visit Myotonic's website: https://bit.ly/2Xoh8UT #myotonicdystrophy #myotonic #labtesting #genetics