SCA Genetic Test Price | Lahalak Medical Platform
Advanced molecular analysis to detect mutations causing spinocerebellar ataxia, aiding in accurate diagnosis and understanding inheritance patterns for family health planning.
Scientific name: Spinocerebellar Ataxia (SCA) Genetic Test
Molecular genetic analysis to detect abnormal repeats of trinucleotide sequences (often CAG repeats) in specific genes responsible for the most common forms of spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA), types 1, 2, 3 (Machado-Joseph disease), 6, 7, and 17. The number of repeats is determined, as an excess of the normal number is associated with disease occurren...
Service type
Laboratory Genetic Test
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Detailed analysis for diagnosing genetic mutations causing spinocerebellar ataxia
- Consult a geneticist or neurologist to interpret the results.
- Personal support services from Lahalak
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Fasting is not required for the analysis, as it is done on a regular blood sample.
- Genetic counseling before and after testing (for predictive testing) is mandatory to understand the results and their psychological, social and family implications.
- Bring a detailed family history and any previous medical reports (neuroimaging, neurologist reports).
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