Spinocerebellar Ataxia panel (SCA)
| Test Information | |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Spinocerebellar Ataxia panel (SCA) |
| Lab (Location) | North York General Hospital |
| Category | Neurogenetics |
| Subcategory | Spinocerebellar Ataxia (SCA) |
| Gene/Platform/Region List | ATXN1 (CAG repeats), ATXN2 (CAG repeats), ATXN3 (CAG repeats), ATXN7 (CAG repeats), ATXN8OS (CTA-CTG repeats), CACNA1A (CAG repeats), TBP (CAA-CAG repeats) |
| Test type | Gene Panel |
| 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 | Spinocerebellar Ataxia (SCA) |