Dentatorubral Pollidoluysian Atrophy
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
Diagnostic and Predictive $250.
Victorian Patients Only: State funding for Diagnostic and Predictive testing.
Reporting time
3 - 6 months
Contacts
Dr Belinda Chong
Phone (03) 9936 6550
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.