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Test name |
Friedreich's Ataxia (FA) |
Synonyms or
Related Tests
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FRDA
Frataxin gene
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Laboratory
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Molecular Genetics (DNA lab)
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Cost
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Reporting Time
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4-6 weeks |
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Contact
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Specimen Requirements
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EDTA blood
Adult: 2-5 ml
Child: 1-2 ml
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Notes
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Patient to be referred to neurologist for diagnostic tests and to genetics clinics
for carrier testing.
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