Genetic Test Details

Spinocerebellar Ataxia type 8 (SCA8)

Test Information

Title
Spinocerebellar Ataxia type 8 (SCA8)
Category
Neurogenetics
Sub Category
Spinocerebellar Ataxia (SCA)
Gene/Platform/Region List

ATXN8OS (ATXN8) (CTA-CTG repeats)

Test type
Single Gene
Samples Accepted
Blood, DNA, Cultured Cells, Amniocyte, CVS
Indications
Diagnosis, Carrier Cascade Testing
Test Methodology
Methodology Notes

TP-PCR and fragment analysis

Disease/Condition

Spinocerebellar Ataxia type 8 (SCA8)

Last Updated: January 06, 2026