Test & specimen information
Spinocerebellar ataxia
Overview
Spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA) is a progressive, degenerative, genetic disease with multiple types, each of which could be considered a disease in its own right.
This entry is relevant to types 1, 2, 3, 6, 7 and 15).
Test type
Genome-wide chromosome microarray (molecular karyotype)
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
Turnaround time
Diagnostic: 8 weeks
Prenatal: 3 weeks
SCA 15: 3-6 weeks
Cost
Bulk billed for Medicare eligible.
Non-Medicare up to $394.55