Test Code: FRDARP

Genes: FXN (1 genes)

Sample Type: 3 mL of peripheral blood in EDTA

Method: Repeat-Primed PCR followed by Capillary Electrophoresis.

Turnaround Time: 7 - 10 days

Courier: Ship overnight at room temperature to receive next day. Do not refrigerate or freeze. Maintain specimen at room temperature.

Price: 800

Description:
Friedreich Ataxia, a recessive condition, is typically caused by inheritingan expanded GAA repeat sequence in intron 1 of both copies of FXN gene detected via repeat-primed PCR.