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Unit Code 81801:
Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy (DRPLA) Gene Analysis

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Useful For

As a diagnostic test for DRPLA.

 

Predictive testing for individuals with a family history of DRPLA. However,

a mutation should be documented first in an affected family member.

Special Instructions and Forms

Method Name

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

(PCR is utilized pursuant to a license agreement with Roche

Molecular Systems, Inc.)

Reporting Name

DRPLA Gene Analysis

Ordering Mnemonic

DRPLA

Aliases

DRPLA (Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy)

Haw River Syndrome (HRS)

HRS (Haw River Syndrome)


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