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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 17, 2017
Filed:
Dec. 14, 2012
University of Utah Research Foundation, Salt Lake City, UT (US);
Jorja DeGrado Warren, Ogden, UT (US);
Wei Xiong, Draper, UT (US);
Karen A. Heichman, Salt Lake City, UT (US);
University of Utah Research Foundation, Salt Lake City, UT (US);
Abstract
Methods, kits and compositions drawn related to providing controls in diagnostic testing are provided. In one embodiment, a method of verifying proper function of a test for detecting and/or classifying a disease or disorder for which manifestation of a methylated gene is a biomarker is provided. The method includes performing a test for detecting, monitoring, or classifying a disease or disorder, or predisposition thereto, for which manifestation of a methylated gene is a biomarker and verifying proper function of the test by performing (e.g. duplicating or repeating) the test utilizing a control that originates from at least one pregnant female animal. The test includes determining the methylation status of at least one biomarker from a biological sample obtained from an animal subject and verifying proper function of the test by performing the test utilizing a control that originates from at least one pregnant female animal.