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Test Code: ABMAAR

SPINAL BULBAR MUSCULAR ATROPHY (CAG Repeat Expansion Testing in AR gene)

Neurogenetics
Kennedy's disease, also known as bulbospinal muscular atrophy (BSMA), is a rare X-linked recessive motor neuron disease characterised by proximal and bulbar muscle wasting.
Sample Type
3 mL peripheral blood in EDTA (purple/pink top) tube.
Turnaround Time
10 days days
Courier Requirements
Ship overnight at room temperature to receive next day. Do not refrigerate or freeze. Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Pricing

Genes Analyzed

1 genes
AR

Methodology

Capillary Electrophoresis
Test Actions
Specifications
  • Test Code ABMAAR
  • Category Neurogenetics
  • Sample 3 mL peripheral blood in EDTA (purple/pink top) tube.
  • TAT 10 days days
  • Courier Ship overnight at room temperature to receive next day. Do not refrigerate or freeze. Maintain specimen at room temperature.
  • Genes 1 genes analyzed
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