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Spinocerebellar Ataxias & Friedreich Ataxia

SCA Repeat Expansion & FXN Panels

Catalog role labels reflect current assignments. Test choice, timing and prices require clinician or laboratory confirmation.

  • KMLTTB Regulated Laboratory
  • ISO 9001:2015 Quality System
  • Free Pre-Test Counselor Guidance
  • Nationwide & Home Sample Collection

Test comparison

102 tests

All diagnostic topics
First-line screen

ATP2B3 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1 X-Linked Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (collection kit provided). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

ATXN10 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 10 Autosomal Dominant Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 Weeks Results are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

ANO10 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 10 Autosomal Recessive Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or saliva sample. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

TTBK2 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 11 Autosomal Dominant Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (collection kit provided). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

PPP2R2B Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 12 Autosomal Dominant Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. A drop of blood on an FTA card may also be acceptable. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 Weeks Approximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

WWOX Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 12 Autosomal Recessive Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (collection kit provided). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

Kcnc3 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13 Autosomal Dominant Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (collection kit provided). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

GRM1 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13 Autosomal Recessive Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (collection kit provided). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

PRKCG Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 14 Autosomal Dominant Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 Weeks Approximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

ITPR1 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 15 Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

TBP Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 17 Autosomal Dominant Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample (typically 5-10ml in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

CWF19L1 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 17 Autosomal Recessive Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 Weeks Approximately 3 to 4 weeks. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

IFRD1 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 18 Autosomal Dominant Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

Grid2 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 18 Autosomal Recessive Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 Weeks Results are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

ATXN2 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 2 Autosomal Dominant Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

TMEM240 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 21 Autosomal Dominant Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or a single drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

KCND3 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 22 Autosomal Dominant Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (collection kit provided). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

PDYN Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 23 Autosomal Dominant Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 Weeks Results are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

Eef2 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 26 Autosomal Dominant Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

Fgf14 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 27 Autosomal Dominant Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (collection kit provided). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 Weeks Results are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

AFG3L2 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 28 Autosomal Dominant Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

ITPR1 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 29 Congenital Nonprogressive Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (collection kit provided). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

ATXN3 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3 Autosomal Dominant Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

Bean1 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31 Autosomal Dominant Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (collection kit provided). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

TGM6 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 35 Autosomal Dominant Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (specific collection kit). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

NOP56 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 36 Autosomal Dominant Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 Weeks Approximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

Plekhg4 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 4 Autosomal Dominant Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

SPTBN2 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 5 Autosomal Dominant Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

CACNA1A Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 6 Autosomal Dominant Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or dried blood spot (DBS) on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 Weeks Approximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

ATXN7 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7 Autosomal Dominant Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000

Clinical context

Clinical testing guide & how to choose

Tests in Spinocerebellar Ataxias & Friedreich Ataxia answer different clinical questions. This catalogue supports a conversation with your clinician or counselor; it does not establish a diagnosis or replace an individual assessment.

Choosing a test

A comprehensive panel measures several related markers, while a single-marker test addresses a more focused question. A larger panel is not automatically the right choice. Discuss your symptoms, previous results and referral with a qualified clinician before selecting tests. Results should not be interpreted in isolation.

Before sample collection

Confirm the required tube, sample volume, any fasting instructions and the collection deadline for your chosen test. Tell the collection team about medication and recent treatment. Do not stop prescribed medication unless your clinician advises it. Home collection depends on the sample’s handling and transport requirements.

Common questions

Questions before booking

Should I choose a panel or a single-marker test for Spinocerebellar Ataxias & Friedreich Ataxia?

A comprehensive panel measures several related markers, while a single-marker test addresses a more focused question. A larger panel is not automatically the right choice. Discuss your symptoms, previous results and referral with a qualified clinician before selecting tests. Results should not be interpreted in isolation. Free pre-test counselor guidance is available to help you understand the booking options.

Can I use SHIF/SHA or private insurance for these tests?

Coverage depends on your scheme, the specific test, referral and authorization requirements, and the provider arrangement. Before booking, ask the laboratory and your insurer to verify eligibility, any co-payment, and whether direct billing or reimbursement applies. Listing a test here does not guarantee insurance coverage.

When should I arrange sample collection?

Check the sample and preparation notes for the specific test, then confirm the collection time and reporting deadline with the laboratory. Same-day reporting, where listed, may depend on a collection cutoff and working days. Nationwide and home sample collection are available subject to location, sample suitability and transport arrangements.

Quick factsheet

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