Spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy (AR gene)
| Test Information | |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy (AR gene) |
| Lab (Location) | The Hospital for Sick Children |
| Category | Neurogenetics |
| Subcategory | Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy (SBMA) |
| Gene/Platform/Region List | AR |
| Test type | Single Gene |
| Samples Accepted | Blood, DNA |
| Indications Diagnosis | Diagnosis, Carrier / Cascade Testing, Prenatal |
| Test Methodology | PCR |
| Methodology Notes | Repeat Expansion AR exon (CAG) |
| Diseases/Conditions | Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy (SBMA), Kennedy's disease |