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