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

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Method Description

A polymerase chain reaction-based assay is used to amplify

across the region of the DRPLA gene containing the CAG repeats.

Assay products are separated by capillary electrophoresis and

are sized by comparison with an internal size standard. (Dorschner

MO, Barden D, Stephens K: Diagnosis of five spinocerebellar ataxia

disorders by multiplex amplification and capillary electrophoresis. J

Mol Diag 2002;4:108-113)

Performing Laboratory Location

Rochester

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