Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 8 Repeat Analysis

NY Approved

Test Overview

Clinical Utility

  • Molecular confirmation of a clinical diagnosis
  • Identification of at-risk family members
  • Assist with treatment/management decisions
  • Recurrence risk assessment

Test Details

Genes

ATXN8

Conditions

  • Spinocerebellar Ataxia type 8 (SCA8)

Lab Method

  • PCR Fragment Analysis

Ordering Information

Test Code: TH89
CPT Codes*: 81182x1
ABN Required: No
Turnaround Time**: 3 weeks
Preferred Specimen: 2-5 mL Blood - Lavender Top Tube
Alternative Specimen: Buccal Swabs | Extracted DNA

*The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

**Turnaround times are estimates and begin once the sample(s) begin processing at the GeneDx lab and could be extended in situations outside GeneDx’s control.

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