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Jan 29, 2010 4 comments Uncategorized Uncategorized
Does anyone have significant clinical experience with genetic testing for FH with LDL-R or ApoB mutation assays.  Several labs offer these DNA studies for definitive diagnosis.  It is tantalizing to be certain, but the cost ($1500+) is significant.  Also other assays for ApoA2, PON2, ApoC3, ABCA1 etc are available from some labs as a "comprehensive screen for familial early atherosclerosis."  I'd be interested in your non-research justification, if any, for these tests.
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