Dentatorubral Pollidoluysian Atrophy Test
Overview
Dentatorubral-pallidoluysian atrophy (DRPLA) is a progressive disorder of ataxia, myoclonus, epilepsy, and progressive intellectual deterioration in children and ataxia, choreoathetosis, and dementia or character changes in adults. Age of onset varies from childhood through to late adulthood.
Category
Cost
Victorian patients only:
State funding for diagnostic, predictive and prenatal testing.
For non Victorian patients, please contact [email protected] for current pricing.
Reporting time
3 - 6 months
Contacts
P: 1300 118 247
E: [email protected]
Specimen Requirements
EDTA blood: Adult: 2 x 5 ml
Child: 1-2 ml
Notes
Blood Storage Requirements: Do not freeze. Store at 4°C or room temperature.