Genetic Tests

Lab	Anatomical Pathology – Neurogenetics PathWest Laboratory Medicine - Royal Perth Hospital WA
Test Name	Spinocerebellar Ataxia (SCA)
Genes tested
Test Description	SCA 1, 2, 3, 6 and 7 done as the routine panel. SCA 12 and 17 done on request, if clincally justified. If a mutation is identified, predictive testing is available to relatives (duplicate samples requested). For cost contact the laboratory.
Method Type	specific assay/s
Method Comment	Fluorescent trinucleotide repeat expansion analysis
Sample Required	5 mL blood in EDTA, or 2 micrograms of DNA. RCPA guideline re sample requirements
Turn around	2 months

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