Genetic testing to aid in diagnosing
Spinocerebellar Ataxias (SCA)
Many forms of ataxia are genetic in origin. Labcorp offers one of the most comprehensive menus to testing for various axatias.
Genetic testing to aid in diagnosing
Many forms of ataxia are genetic in origin. Labcorp offers one of the most comprehensive menus to testing for various axatias.
Number | Name |
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620158 | DRPLA (ATN1) Genetic Testing (Repeat Expansion) |
620077 | Friedreich Ataxia Genetic Testing (Trinucleotide Repeat Expansion) |
620114 | SCA1 (ATXN1) Genetic Testing (Repeat Expansion) |
620118 | SCA2 (ATXN2) Genetic Testing (Repeat Expansion) |
620123 | SCA3 (ATXN3) Genetic Testing (Repeat Expansion) |
620127 | SCA6 (CACNA1A) Genetic Testing (Repeat Expansion) |
Number | Name |
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620131 | SCA7 (ATXN7) Genetic Testing (Repeat Expansion) |
620135 | SCA8 (ATXN8) Genetic Testing (Repeat Expansion) |
620140 | SCA10 (ATXN10) Genetic Testing (Repeat Expansion) |
620144 | SCA12 (PPP2R2B) Genetic Testing (Repeat Expansion) |
620149 | SCA17 (TBP) Genetic Testing (Repeat Expansion) |
620154 | SCA36 (NOP56) Genetic Testing (Repeat Expansion) |
Huntington disease (HD) is caused by a CAG trinucleotide repeat expansion in 3-5 out of 100,000 individuals. The test is diagnostic and Labcorp requires an informed consent. Genetic counseling services are available.
Number | Name |
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620016 | Huntington Disease (HTT) Genetic Testing (Repeat Expansion) |
ALS, often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is among the most devastating neurodegenerative diseases. Though its causes are mostly unknown, this adult onset disease can have a genetic etiology 10% of the time. Labcorp offers genetic testing that may help identify ALS, including:
Laboratory genetic counselors can serve as a resource for health care providers and their patients. Learn about Labcorp's genetic counseling services and how to get in touch with us.
Contact a Labcorp representative to learn more about how we can help meet your neurology testing needs