HSP, Common Dominant Evaluation - Athena #6611

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This test is currently only available in BHS CPRS. If you are a Bedford provider and wish to see this test offered in Bedford CPRS- please contact the Bedford Laboratory.

Test Code

HSP,DOMINANT(ATH#6611)

Alias/See Also

Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia

Includes

Genes Included: ATL1, KIF5A, REEP1, SPAST

Preferred Specimen

Whole blood - Lavender EDTA - 3 tubes

Minimum Volume

Preferred: 8 mL
Minimum: 6 mL

Transport Temperature

Room temperature. Avoid freezing.

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 10 days
Refrigerated: 10 days
Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology
Next Generation Sequencing, Dosage Analysis

Report Available

28 - 42 days

Reference Range

Provided with patient report in CPRS.

Clinical Significance

Type of disorder: Motor Neuron Disorders

Typical presentation: Stiffness, weakness, spasticity of lower limbs, cramping, sensory disturbances, bladder dysfunction. Complex HSP may include seizures, intellectual disability, muscle wasting, retinopathy, dystonia, hearing loss, cerebellar involvement.

Disease(s) tested for: Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia

Utility: This test includes sequencing 4 genes including ATL1, SPAST, REEP1, KIF5A, and a SPAST deletion test. This test will detect 70-80% of genetic causes of autosomal dominant HSP.

Performing Laboratory
Athena Diagnostics, Inc.
200 Forest Street, 2nd Floor
Marlborough, MA 01752

Additional Information
Link to Athena Diagnostics test catalog

Last Updated: December 18, 2015

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