Friedreich's Ataxia (FRDA)

Test Information
Test Name Friedreich's Ataxia (FRDA)
Lab (Location) North York General Hospital
Category Neurogenetics
Subcategory Friedreich's Ataxia (FRDA)
Gene/Platform/Region List FXN (GAA repeats)
Test type Single Gene
Samples Accepted Blood, DNA, Cultured Cells, Amniocyte, CVS
Indications Diagnosis Diagnosis, Carrier / Cascade Testing, Prenatal
Test Methodology Electrophoresis, PCR
Methodology Notes TP-PCR and fragment analysis
Diseases/Conditions Friedreich's Ataxia (FRDA)