Molecular autopsy & genetic testing.
Postmortem genetic and specialized laboratory testing, interpreted by the appropriate specialist and read against the autopsy findings. Every test includes specimen coordination, chain-of-custody documentation, the assay itself, and a written interpretation.
Medically reviewed by Evan W. Matshes, MD, FRCPC, D-ABP, Medical Director and Chief Forensic Pathologist · Updated
Three levels, chosen by you.
Broad, well-validated panels covering the common inherited causes; the right first test in most cases. Reported in 10 to 21 days.
Disease-specific panels with deeper coverage of a narrower question. About three weeks, or two on a STAT order.
Genome-backed exome analysis with the deepest variant interrogation available, and a faster turnaround than standard.
Cardiac: sudden cardiac death, arrhythmia and cardiomyopathy
- 01
Arrhythmia and cardiomyopathy comprehensive panel
The appropriate first test in most sudden cardiac deaths.
- 02
Targeted cardiac panels
Comprehensive cardiac arrhythmia; sudden cardiac arrest; long QT; short QT; Brugada syndrome; catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia; familial atrial fibrillation; arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy; hypertrophic, dilated and left ventricular noncompaction cardiomyopathy; dystrophinopathy (DMD).
- 03
Pan-cardiomyopathy panel
The widest cardiomyopathy panel we order, for unclear or mixed phenotypes.
Exome, developmental and metabolic
- 04
Exome sequencing
The decedent alone, with one parent (duo), or with both parents (trio, the highest diagnostic yield), at standard or premium analysis.
- 05
Targeted panels
Ehlers-Danlos and related multi-system disorders; skeletal disorders of bone and cartilage development.
- 06
Postmortem metabolic screening
Acylcarnitine analysis of blood and bile, for sudden or unexpected death.
- 07
Vitamin D (25-OH, D2 and D3)
From a newborn blood-spot card, or a card produced at examination.
Hematologic and thrombophilia
- 08
Thrombophilia and clotting
Hereditary thrombophilia; antithrombin III, protein C and protein S deficiencies.
- 09
Platelets, anemia and marrow
Inherited platelet disorders; hereditary hemolytic anemia; atypical HUS and thrombotic microangiopathies; bone marrow failure syndromes; Fanconi and Diamond-Blackfan anemia; familial essential thrombocythemia.
- 10
Bleeding disorders
Inherited bleeding from impaired platelet function, coagulation factor deficiency or thrombocytopenia; prothrombin (factor II) deficiency.
Our promises.
- Not sure which test? Ask. Our Laboratory Director recommends a test, and says plainly when a simpler one answers the question as well.
- No hidden charges. Shipping, specimen handling, storage and reporting are included.
- Specimen failure is reported at no charge.
- An accepted case is never repriced.
Fee schedules on request
We provide current fee schedules directly, so that you receive the one that governs your matter. Every service is quoted in writing before work begins.
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San Diego, CA 92121
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