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Spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy (AR gene)

Test Information

Title
Spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy (AR gene)
Lab
Category
Neurogenetics
Test Name (CMS Title)
Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy (SBMA)
Gene/Platform/Region List
AR
Test type
Single Gene
Samples Accepted
Blood, DNA
Indications
Diagnosis, Carrier Cascade Testing
Test Methodology
PCR
Methodology Notes
Repeat Expansion AR exon (CAG)
Disease/Condition
Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy (SBMA), Kennedy's disease

Last Updated: December 09, 2025

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