Spinocerebellar Ataxia type 17 (SCA17)

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Test Information

Title
Spinocerebellar Ataxia type 17 (SCA17)
Lab
Category
Neurogenetics
Test Name (CMS Title)
Spinocerebellar Ataxia (SCA)
Gene/Platform/Region List
TBP (CAA-CAG repeats)
Test type
Single Gene
Samples Accepted
Blood, DNA
Indications
Diagnosis, Carrier Cascade Testing
Test Methodology
Electrophoresis, PCR
Methodology Notes
TP-PCR and fragment analysis
Disease/Condition
Spinocerebellar ataxia type 17 (SCA17)

Last Updated: November 14, 2025

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