Genetic Test Details

Hearing Loss, Non-Syndromic (GJB2 (including GJB6 del) and SLC26A4)

Test Information

Title
Hearing Loss, Non-Syndromic (GJB2 (including GJB6 del) and SLC26A4)
Lab
Newborn Screening Ontario
Category
Audiology
Sub Category
Non-Syndromic Hearing Loss
Gene/Platform/Region List
GJB2 (deletion included), SLC26A4
Test type
Gene Panel
Samples Accepted
DNA , Blood , Dried Blood Spot (accepted ONLY for exceptional circumstances)
Indications
Carrier Cascade Testing , Diagnosis
Test Methodology
Sequencing , CNV
Disease/Condition
Non-syndromic hearing loss

Last Updated: June 23, 2025

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