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To use our diagnostic service, informed consent must be obtained by using the consent forms posted here.
We will not perform any analysis without consent from the patient.
Please note that by signing the consent form, signer will agree to observe Japanese law.
Pre-approval is necessary to submit the sample for diagnostic analysis at NCNP.
Please be sure to send an inquiry email to to obtain pre-approval.
Without approval, any analysis will not be performed.
Attach clinical summary when the sample is sent to us.
We recommend also sending muscle imaging data which often help making the diagnosis.
Samples and the forms should be sent to:
4-1-1 Ogawahigashi-cho,
Kodaira, Tokyo 187-8551,
Japan
National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry
MGC Sample Reception
Tel: 81-42-346-1770
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