Days Set Up
Monday - Friday
Analytic Time

14 - 21 days

Soft Order Code
SO

Test Updated:

Synonyms

SCA8 (ATXN8OS) Repeat Expansion Test

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Test Overview

Test Methodology

Repeat Expansion Detection by PCR, Southern Blot

Test Usage

Detects CTA/CTG triplet repeat expansions in the SCA8 gene.

Reference Range

Normal: < 50 CTA/CTG trinucleotide repeats.

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Specimen Requirements

Collection

Collect lavender top (EDTA) whole blood, refrigerate. May be shipped ambient.

Normal Volume
8 mL whole blood
Minimum Volume
6 mL whole blood

Billing Information

CPT Code
81182
Pro Fee Code
 
LOINC
 

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As the reference laboratory division of Michigan Medicine's Department of Pathology, MLabs shares the institution's commitment to applying established quality principles to clinical laboratory testing. Like other large organizations in complex, consequential fields, we rely on an established approach to monitor quality throughout the testing process.

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