Genetic testing in the neuromuscular clinic.
An increasing number of genetic tests arc available to the neuromuscular clinician, reflecting a growing body of knowledge regarding the molecular etiologies of neuromuscular disease. Effective use of these tests requires an understanding of then usefulness, including their limitations. This article presents a summary of commonly used tests, with recommendations to guide the clinician in their appropriate use.
Flanigan
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From the Departments of Neurology and Pathology, University of Utah School of Medicine, and Eccles Institute of Human Genetics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City.