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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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.
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