Fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome

Test Information
Test Name Fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome
Lab (Location) North York General Hospital
Category Neurodevelopmental, Neurogenetics
Subcategory Fragile X Syndrome
Gene/Platform/Region List FMR1 (CGG repeats)
Test type Single Gene
Samples Accepted Blood, DNA
Indications Diagnosis Diagnosis, Carrier / Cascade Testing
Test Methodology Electrophoresis, PCR
Methodology Notes TP-PCR and fragment analysis
Diseases/Conditions Fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome (FXTAS)