Genetic Test Details

Spinocerebellar Ataxia type 8 (SCA8)

Test Information

Title
Spinocerebellar Ataxia type 8 (SCA8)
Lab
North York General Hospital
Category
Neurogenetics
Sub Category
Spinocerebellar Ataxia (SCA)
Gene/Platform/Region List
ATNX8OS (ATXN8) (CTA-CTG repeats)
Test type
Single Gene
Samples Accepted
DNA , Blood , Cultured Cells , CVS , Amniocyte
Indications
Carrier Cascade Testing , Diagnosis
Test Methodology
PCR , Electrophoresis
Methodology Notes
TP-PCR and fragment analysis
Disease/Condition
Spinocerebellar Ataxia type 8 (SCA8)

Last Updated: June 23, 2025

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