• Test Code: OS099

Test Description

Telomere length tests are used to assess the rate of telomere shortening and provide an estimation of a person’s biological age. The test involves analyzing DNA samples, usually from blood cells or saliva, and measuring the average length of telomeres. The results are often expressed as a relative measurement compared to a reference population.

Although telomere length testing is a growing field of research, it is not widely available as a clinical diagnostic tool. It is primarily used in research studies to investigate the relationship between telomere length and various health conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, and neurodegenerative disorders. Researchers are still exploring the clinical utility of telomere length testing and its potential as a biomarker for assessing overall health and disease risk.

Ordering information

  • Turnaround time: 10 Canlender Days
  • Specimen: EDTA WB 3ml
  • Storage: Room temperature (Refrigerated is recommended)
  • Required documents: Requisition form, Informed-consent form
  • ⚠ The Test database consists of adults in their 20s ~80s, and for those under the age of 20, the results are calculated based of 20s
Specimen requirements
TRF

Assay information

  • Test region: Telomere region
  • Test method: PCR with hybridization

Result

Report.pdf

Limitations

  • Telomere length may very slightly depending on the test method and test conditions.
  • The bias of the result is due to the value of the telomere length of the reference gene used in each test
  • The bio-age result of this test is calcualteing using internally constructed data of the age-specific population group, and the accumulated data is regulary updated.
  • Telomere test cannot be used to diagnose disease or to determine actions related to the treatment of a disease.

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