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SCA8 (ATXN8OS) Repeat Expansion Test
Clinical Genetic Test
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Athena Diagnostics
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GTR Test Accession: Help GTR000515306.3
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Last updated in GTR: 2017-01-03
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Last annual review date for the lab: 2023-12-01 LinkOut
At a Glance
Test purpose: Help
Diagnosis; Pre-symptomatic; Predictive
Conditions (1): Help
Spinocerebellar ataxia type 8
Genes (1): Help
ATXN8OS (13q21.33)
Methods (1): Help
Molecular Genetics - Targeted variant analysis: Trinucleotide repeat by PCR or Southern Blot
Target population: Help
SCA8 DNA Test
Clinical validity: Help
Not provided
Clinical utility: Help
Not provided
Ordering Information
Offered by: Help
Athena Diagnostics
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Test short name: Help
SCA8 DNA Test
Manufacturer's name: Help
SCA8 DNA Test
Test Order Code: Help
384
Informed consent required: Help
Based on applicable state law
Pre-test genetic counseling required: Help
No
Post-test genetic counseling required: Help
No
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How to Order, Specimen source, Lab contact for this test, Contact policy, Test strategy, Test development
Conditions Help
Total conditions: 1
Condition/Phenotype Identifier
Test Targets
Genes Help
Total genes: 1
Gene Associated Condition Germline or Somatic Allele (Lab-provided) Variant in NCBI
Methodology
Total methods: 1
Method Category Help
Test method Help
Instrument *
Targeted variant analysis
Trinucleotide repeat by PCR or Southern Blot
* Instrument: Not provided
Clinical Information
Test purpose: Help
Diagnosis; Pre-symptomatic; Predictive
Target population: Help
SCA8 DNA Test
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  • SCA8 DNA Test
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Clinical validity, Clinical utility, What is the protocol for interpreting a variation as a VUS?, Is research allowed on the sample after clinical testing is complete?, Sample negative report, Sample positive report
Technical Information
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Tests performed
Entire test performed in-house

Test performance comments
SCA8 DNA Test
Analytical Validity: Help
Analytical sensitivity, specificity and accuracy are = 99%
Proficiency testing (PT):
Is proficiency testing performed for this test? Help
Yes

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Alternative Assessment
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Test Confirmation, Assay limitations, Description of internal test validation method, Citations for Analytical validity, PT Provider, Description of PT method, Major CAP category, CAP category, CAP test list
Regulatory Approval
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