PSAP Gene Prosaposin deficiency NGS Genetic Test
Short Name: PSAP Gene NGS Test
Also known as: Prosaposin Deficiency Test, PSAP Gene Analysis, PSAP Deficiency NGS Test
PSAP Gene Prosaposin deficiency NGS Genetic Test test available at DNA Labs India for ₹20,000. Uses NGS Technology on Blood or Extracted DNA or One drop Blood on FTA Card samples. Results in 3 to 4 Weeks. Free home collection in 300+ cities across India.
🩺 Medically Reviewed By
Dr SHAILAJA RAGHUNATH MURDESHWAR
Consultant Physician · Reg: 8052
Last reviewed: September 7, 2026
Overview
To diagnose PSAP gene prosaposin deficiency for early intervention, genetic counseling, and personalized management of neurological symptoms.
- Test Code
- 2218
- Price
- ₹20,000
- Sample Type
- Blood or Extracted DNA or One drop Blood on FTA Card
- Result Time
- 3 to 4 Weeks
- Fasting Required
- No
- Method
- NGS Technology
Sample Collection
Genetic counseling recommended; provide clinical history of patient and family.
Method: Venipuncture for blood, FTA card for dried blood spot
Laboratory Analysis
Standard blood draw or FTA card collection procedure.
Report Delivery
Sample transported to laboratory under appropriate conditions for analysis.
Timeline: 3 to 4 Weeks
Patient Instructions
About This Test
Who Should Get This Test
To diagnose PSAP gene prosaposin deficiency for early intervention, genetic counseling, and personalized management of neurological symptoms.
How to Prepare
- Collect blood in EDTA tube or use FTA card for blood drop
- Label samples with patient details
- Maintain sample at room temperature or as specified
Doctor's Notes
Reviewed by Dr SHAILAJA RAGHUNATH MURDESHWAR — MBBS, MD (General Medicine) · Reg. No. 8052
"Genetic testing for PSAP deficiency is vital for early diagnosis and management, especially in families with a history of neurological symptoms."
Last medically reviewed: September 7, 2026
Test Parameters & Specifications
Sample Stability
- Hemolyzed or clotted samples
- Insufficient sample volume
- Improper labeling
Understanding Your Results
Consult a geneticist or neurologist if symptoms persist, for genetic counseling, or after receiving positive results.
Limitations
- ⚠Cannot detect all types of mutations (e.g., large rearrangements in some cases)
- ⚠Requires genetic counseling for interpretation
- ⚠Results may include variants of uncertain significance (VUS)
Risks & Considerations
- ●Minimal risks from blood draw, such as bruising or infection
Interfering Factors
- ●Sample contamination
- ●Degraded DNA
- ●Hemolyzed blood samples
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