Spinocerebellar Ataxia type 6 (SCA6)
| Test Information | |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Spinocerebellar Ataxia type 6 (SCA6) |
| Lab (Location) | North York General Hospital |
| Category | Neurogenetics |
| Subcategory | Spinocerebellar Ataxia (SCA) |
| Gene/Platform/Region List | CACNA1A (CAG repeats) |
| Test type | Single Gene |
| Samples Accepted | Blood, DNA, Cultured Cells, Amniocyte, CVS |
| Indications Diagnosis | Diagnosis, Carrier / Cascade Testing |
| Test Methodology | Electrophoresis, PCR |
| Methodology Notes | TP-PCR and fragment analysis |
| Diseases/Conditions | Spinocerebellar Ataxia type 6 (SCA6) |