Neuromuscular Panel NGS Genetic Test
Short Name: Neuromuscular Panel NGS
Also known as: NGS Neuromuscular Panel, Neuromuscular Disorder Genetic Test
Neuromuscular Panel NGS Genetic Test test available at DNA Labs India for ₹20,000. Uses Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) on Blood or Extracted DNA or One drop Blood on FTA Card samples. Results in 3 to 4 weeks from the date of sample receipt at the laboratory.. Free home collection in 300+ cities across India.
🩺 Medically Reviewed By
Dr SULOCHANA HEMCHANDRA HOLLA
Consultant Medical Geneticist · Reg: 8532
Last reviewed: September 7, 2026
Overview
To identify the genetic cause of neuromuscular disorders, confirm a suspected diagnosis, guide treatment and prognosis, and enable genetic counselling and reproductive risk assessment.
- Test Code
- 3855
- Price
- ₹20,000
- Sample Type
- Blood or Extracted DNA or One drop Blood on FTA Card
- Result Time
- 3 to 4 weeks from the date of sample receipt at the laboratory.
- Fasting Required
- No
- Method
- Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)
Sample Collection
No fasting is required. The patient should provide complete clinical history and any previous genetic testing results. A written consent form and genetic counselling session are mandatory prior to sample collection.
Method: Peripheral blood draw or FTA card spot
Laboratory Analysis
A blood sample is drawn from a vein in the arm, or a few drops of blood are placed on an FTA card. The procedure is quick and usually painless.
Report Delivery
No specific precautions. The sample is sent to the laboratory at ambient temperature or as per the transport guidelines.
Timeline: 3 to 4 weeks from the date of sample receipt at the laboratory.
Patient Instructions
About This Test
Who Should Get This Test
To identify the genetic cause of neuromuscular disorders, confirm a suspected diagnosis, guide treatment and prognosis, and enable genetic counselling and reproductive risk assessment.
How to Prepare
- Submit the consent form and clinical summary along with the sample.
- For blood collection, use an EDTA tube and ensure the sample is mixed gently.
- For FTA card, apply one drop of blood onto the card and allow it to air dry.
- Label the sample with patient identification details and collection date/time.
Doctor's Notes
Reviewed by Dr SULOCHANA HEMCHANDRA HOLLA — MBBS, MD (Medical Genetics) · Reg. No. 8532
"Genetic testing offers not only a diagnosis but also essential information for family planning. For a patient with a suspected inherited neuromuscular condition, a molecular diagnosis is the cornerstone of modern precision medicine."
Last medically reviewed: September 7, 2026
Test Parameters & Specifications
Sample Stability
- Clotted or haemolysed blood sample
- Insufficient sample volume
- Improperly labeled sample
- Sample received in an inappropriate container
- FTA card contaminated or wet
Understanding Your Results
Positive
A pathogenic variant was identified in a gene associated with a neuromuscular disorder. This can confirm the clinical diagnosis and aid in family counselling.
Action: Discuss targeted treatment options and screening of at-risk relatives.
Negative
No clinically significant variants identified. A genetic cause may still be possible.
Action: Consider further testing (e.g., whole-exome sequencing) if clinical suspicion is high.
Variant of Uncertain Significance (VUS)
A genetic variant was found, but its link to disease is not yet clear.
Action: Evaluate with familial segregation studies; additional evidence may reclassify the variant.
Carrier
One copy of a pathogenic variant in an autosomal recessive gene was identified.
Action: Provide genetic counselling for reproductive risks and partner testing.
If you have symptoms such as unexplained muscle weakness, muscle wasting, difficulty climbing stairs, frequent falls, or a family history of a neuromuscular disorder, you should consult a neurologist or clinical geneticist to determine if a neuromuscular panel is appropriate.
Limitations
- ⚠NGS may not detect all types of mutations (e.g., large structural rearrangements in complex genes, trinucleotide repeat expansions).
- ⚠A negative result does not exclude a genetic cause for the symptoms.
- ⚠Variants of uncertain significance may be reported and require further segregation analysis.
- ⚠The panel covers a specific set of genes; it is not a whole-genome or whole-exome test.
Risks & Considerations
- ●Slight pain or bruising around the blood-draw site
- ●Dizziness or fainting during blood collection
- ●Very small risk of infection
Interfering Factors
- ●Contaminated or degraded DNA sample
- ●Prior bone marrow transplant or allogeneic stem cell transplantation
- ●Recent blood transfusion (may dilute DNA)
- ●Presence of haematological malignancy
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