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81179 Atxn2 gene detc abnor allele

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: ATXN2 repeat analysis, Spinocerebellar Ataxia 2 testing

Molecular analysis of the ATXN2 gene to detect abnormal CAG repeat expansions associated with Spinocerebellar Ataxia type 2.

Clinical Context

Used to diagnose Spinocerebellar Ataxia type 2 in patients with parkinsonism, slow eye movements, and progressive ataxia.

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GeneticsNeurologyPathology

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