CACNB4 gene related symptoms and diseases

All the information presented here about the CACNB4 gene and its related diseases, symptoms, and test panels has been aggregated from the following public sources: ORPHANET,HGNC,OMIM,NCBIGENE, Mendelian Rare Disease Search Engine.

Top 5 symptoms and clinical features associated to CACNB4 gene

Symptoms // Phenotype % Cases
Seizures Common - Between 50% and 80% cases
Myoclonus Common - Between 50% and 80% cases
Ataxia Uncommon - Between 30% and 50% cases
Vertigo Uncommon - Between 30% and 50% cases
Postural instability Uncommon - Between 30% and 50% cases

Other less frequent symptoms and clinical features

Patients with CACNB4 gene alterations may also develop some of the following symptoms and phenotypes:
  • Not very common - Between 30% and 50% cases

  • Truncal ataxia
  • Gaze-evoked nystagmus
  • Generalized tonic-clonic seizures
  • Dysarthria
  • Absence seizures
  • EEG with polyspike wave complexes
  • Morning myoclonic jerks
  • Rarely - Less than 30% cases

  • Intellectual disability

And 35 more phenotypes, you can get all of them using our tools for rare diseases.

Rare diseases associated to CACNB4 gene

Here you will find a list of rare diseases related to the CACNB4. You can also use our tool to get a more accurate diagnosis based on your current symptoms.


EPISODIC ATAXIA TYPE 5

Description

Episodic ataxia type 5 (EA5) is an extremely rare form of Hereditary episodic ataxia (see this term) characterized by recurrent episodes of vertigo and ataxia lasting several hours.

Most common symptoms of EPISODIC ATAXIA TYPE 5

  • Ataxia
  • Dysarthria
  • Vertigo
  • Postural instability
  • Truncal ataxia


More info about EPISODIC ATAXIA TYPE 5

SOURCES: ORPHANET

DENTATORUBRAL PALLIDOLUYSIAN ATROPHY

Alternate names

DENTATORUBRAL PALLIDOLUYSIAN ATROPHY Is also known as dentatorubropallidoluysian atrophy, drpla, naito-oyanagi disease

Description

Dentatorubral pallidoluysian atrophy (DRPLA) is a rare subtype of type I autosomal dominant cerebellar ataxia (ADCA type I; see this term). It is characterized by involuntary movements, ataxia, epilepsy, mental disorders, cognitive decline and prominent anticipation.

Most common symptoms of DENTATORUBRAL PALLIDOLUYSIAN ATROPHY

  • Seizures
  • Ataxia
  • Nystagmus
  • Cognitive impairment
  • Dysarthria


More info about DENTATORUBRAL PALLIDOLUYSIAN ATROPHY

SOURCES: OMIM ORPHANET

EPILEPSY, IDIOPATHIC GENERALIZED, SUSCEPTIBILITY TO, 9; EIG9

Description

For a general phenotypic description and a discussion of genetic heterogeneity of idiopathic generalized epilepsy, see {600669}. Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy is a subtype of idiopathic generalized epilepsy; see {254770} for a general phenotypic description and a discussion of genetic heterogeneity of JME.

Most common symptoms of EPILEPSY, IDIOPATHIC GENERALIZED, SUSCEPTIBILITY TO, 9; EIG9

  • Seizures
  • Myoclonus
  • Generalized tonic-clonic seizures
  • Absence seizures
  • Loss of consciousness


More info about EPILEPSY, IDIOPATHIC GENERALIZED, SUSCEPTIBILITY TO, 9; EIG9

SOURCES: OMIM

JUVENILE MYOCLONIC EPILEPSY

Alternate names

JUVENILE MYOCLONIC EPILEPSY Is also known as janz syndrome, juvenile myoclonus epilepsy, jme, myoclonic epilepsy, juvenile, petit mal, impulsive

Description

Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy is the most common hereditary idiopathic generalized epilepsy syndrome and is characterized by myoclonic jerks of the upper limbs on awakening, generalized tonic-clonic seizures manifesting during adolescence and triggered by sleep deprivation, alcohol intake, and cognitive activities, and typical absence seizures (30% of cases).

Most common symptoms of JUVENILE MYOCLONIC EPILEPSY

  • Intellectual disability
  • Seizures
  • Depressivity
  • Myoclonus
  • Aggressive behavior


More info about JUVENILE MYOCLONIC EPILEPSY

SOURCES: OMIM ORPHANET


Potential gene panels for CACNB4 gene

Episodic Ataxia Evaluation Panel

United States.

By Athena Diagnostics Inc Episodic Ataxia Evaluation that also includes the following genes: SLC1A3 CACNA1A CACNB4 KCNA1

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United States.

Ataxia, Comprehensive Evaluation Panel

United States.

By Athena Diagnostics Inc Ataxia, Comprehensive Evaluation that also includes the following genes: SACS ATXN1 ATXN10 ATXN2 ATXN7 ATXN8OS SLC1A3 SPTBN2 TBP TTPA

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United States.

Ataxia, Supplemental Dominant Evaluation Panel

United States.

By Athena Diagnostics Inc Ataxia, Supplemental Dominant Evaluation that also includes the following genes: SLC1A3 SPTBN2 VAMP1 CACNA1A CACNB4 TGM6 TTBK2 AFG3L2 EEF2 FGF14

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United States.

Ataxia, Complete Dominant Evaluation Panel

United States.

By Athena Diagnostics Inc Ataxia, Complete Dominant Evaluation that also includes the following genes: ATXN1 ATXN10 ATXN2 ATXN7 ATXN8OS SLC1A3 SPTBN2 TBP VAMP1 CACNA1A

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United States.

Epilepsy Advanced Sequencing and CNV Evaluation - Generalized, Absence, Focal,Febrile and Myoclonic Epilepsies Panel

United States.

By Athena Diagnostics Inc Epilepsy Advanced Sequencing and CNV Evaluation - Generalized, Absence, Focal,Febrile and Myoclonic Epilepsies that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN3A SCN5A SCN9A ST3GAL5 SLC2A1 SLC35A2 SLC6A1

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United States.

Epilepsy Advanced Sequencing and CNV Evaluation Panel

United States.

By Athena Diagnostics Inc Epilepsy Advanced Sequencing and CNV Evaluation that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN3A SCN5A SCN8A SCN9A SHH ST3GAL3 ST3GAL5

More info about this panel
United States.

NGS Epilepsy/Seizure Panel Panel

United States.

By Greenwood Genetic Center Diagnostic Laboratories Greenwood Genetic Center NGS Epilepsy/Seizure Panel that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN5A SCN8A SCN9A SHH ST3GAL3 ST3GAL5 STIL

More info about this panel
United States.

Childhood Epilepsy Panel

United States.

By Knight Diagnostic Laboratories - Molecular Diagnostic Center Oregon Health & Science University Childhood Epilepsy that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SLC2A1 SLC9A6 CDKL5 SYN1 UBE3A CNTNAP2 CACNB4

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United States.

Epilepsy/Seizure Panel

United States.

By Knight Diagnostic Laboratories - Molecular Diagnostic Center Oregon Health & Science University Epilepsy/Seizure that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN8A SCN9A SLC2A1 SLC6A8 SLC9A6 BTD SPTAN1

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United States.

Ataxia Exome Panel Panel

United States.

By Genetic Services Laboratory University of Chicago Ataxia Exome Panel that also includes the following genes: BCS1L RTN2 SACS SCN1A SCN2A SCN8A SCO1 SDHA SDHD SLC16A2

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United States.

Comprehensive Epilepsy Panel Panel

United States.

By GeneDx Comprehensive Epilepsy Panel that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN8A SLC2A1 SLC9A6 SPTAN1 CDKL5 STXBP1 SYN1

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United States.

Childhood-Onset Epilepsy Panel Panel

United States.

By GeneDx Childhood-Onset Epilepsy Panel that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SLC2A1 SLC9A6 CDKL5 SYN1 TCF4 UBE3A CNTNAP2

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United States.

Episodic Ataxia type 5 Panel

Italy.

By Laboratorio di Neurogenetica Istituto di Farmacologia Traslazionale - CNR

This panel specifically test the CACNB4 gene.

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Italy.

CACNB4. Complete sequencing Panel

Spain.

By Instituto de Medicina Genomica Instituto de Medicina Genomica

This panel specifically test the CACNB4 gene.

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Spain.

KCNA1, CACNA1A, CACNB4, SLC1A3. NextGeneDx. Complete sequencing by NGS Panel

Spain.

By Instituto de Medicina Genomica Instituto de Medicina Genomica KCNA1, CACNA1A, CACNB4, SLC1A3. NextGeneDx. Complete sequencing by NGS that also includes the following genes: SLC1A3 CACNA1A CACNB4 KCNA1

More info about this panel
Spain.

Episodic ataxia type 5 (sequence analysis of CACNB4 gene) Panel

Portugal.

By CGC Genetics

This panel specifically test the CACNB4 gene.

More info about this panel
Portugal.

Hereditary ataxias (NGS panel for 44 genes) Panel

Portugal.

By CGC Genetics Hereditary ataxias (NGS panel for 44 genes) that also includes the following genes: SACS SLC1A3 SPTBN2 TTPA VAMP1 VLDLR CACNA1A CACNB4 ELOVL4 ABHD12

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Portugal.

Myoclonic epilepsy, juvenile (sequence analysis of CACNB4 gene) Panel

Portugal.

By CGC Genetics

This panel specifically test the CACNB4 gene.

More info about this panel
Portugal.

Comprehensive Epilepsy and Seizure Sequencing Panel with CNV Detection Panel

United States.

By PreventionGenetics PreventionGenetics Comprehensive Epilepsy and Seizure Sequencing Panel with CNV Detection that also includes the following genes: RORB SCN10A SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN8A SCN9A ST3GAL3 ST3GAL5 SLC17A5

More info about this panel
United States.

Epilepsy and Seizure Plus Sequencing Panel with CNV Detection Panel

United States.

By PreventionGenetics PreventionGenetics Epilepsy and Seizure Plus Sequencing Panel with CNV Detection that also includes the following genes: RORB RYR3 SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN3A SCN5A SCN8A SCN9A SGCE

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United States.

Neurogenetic Disorders - panels Panel

Germany.

By MGZ Medical Genetics Center Neurogenetic Disorders - panels that also includes the following genes: BCS1L RTN2 RYR1 SACS SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN8A SCO1 SCO2

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Germany.

Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy Panel

Germany.

By MGZ Medical Genetics Center Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy that also includes the following genes: SGCE CACNB4 NPC2 CASR EFHC1 SCARB2 PRICKLE1 PRICKLE2 TPP1 CLN3

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Germany.

Ataxia Panel

Germany.

By MGZ Medical Genetics Center Ataxia that also includes the following genes: SACS SLC1A3 SLC25A15 SLC2A1 SLC2A10 CACNA1A CACNA1C CACNB4 APTX SLC52A3

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Germany.

Brain Malformations / Neuronal Migration Disorders Panel

Germany.

By MGZ Medical Genetics Center Brain Malformations / Neuronal Migration Disorders that also includes the following genes: RPL10 RPS6KA3 SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN8A SGCE SGSH STIL SLC16A2

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Germany.

Episodic Ataxia and Phenocopies Panel

Germany.

By MGZ Medical Genetics Center Episodic Ataxia and Phenocopies that also includes the following genes: SLC1A3 SLC22A5 SLC25A15 SLC2A1 CACNA1A CACNA1C CACNB4 ABHD5 CPT2 DARS2

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Germany.

Epilepsy Panel

Germany.

By MGZ Medical Genetics Center Epilepsy that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN8A SCO1 SCO2 SDHA SDHB SDHC SDHD

More info about this panel
Germany.

IGE/JME/CAE panel Panel

Netherlands.

By Genome Diagnostics Laboratory University Medical Center Utrecht IGE/JME/CAE panel that also includes the following genes: SLC2A1 BRD2 CACNA1H CACNB4 CASR EFHC1 CLCN2 GABRA1 GABRB3 GABRD

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Netherlands.

Episodic ataxia type 5 Panel

Germany.

By Centogene AG - the Rare Disease Company

This panel specifically test the CACNB4 gene.

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Germany.

AllNeuro panel Panel

Germany.

By Centogene AG - the Rare Disease Company AllNeuro panel that also includes the following genes: BCS1L ROR2 RPL10 BDNF RPS6KA3 RTN2 RYR1 SACS BIN1 SBF1

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Germany.

Idiopathic Generalized and Focal Epilepsy Panel Panel

Germany.

By CeGaT GmbH Idiopathic Generalized and Focal Epilepsy Panel that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN8A SCN9A SLC1A3 SLC2A1 CACNA1A CACNA1H CACNB4

More info about this panel
Germany.

Episodic Ataxia Panel Panel

Germany.

By CeGaT GmbH Episodic Ataxia Panel that also includes the following genes: SLC1A3 SLC2A1 CACNA1A CACNB4 FGF14 KCNA1 KCNQ2

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Germany.

Ataxia and differential diagnoses Panel Panel

Germany.

By CeGaT GmbH Ataxia and differential diagnoses Panel that also includes the following genes: RPIA SACS ATXN1 ATXN10 ATXN2 ATXN7 SCN2A SLC17A5 SLC1A3 SLC6A1

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Germany.

Single gene testing CACNB4 Panel

Germany.

By CeGaT GmbH

This panel specifically test the CACNB4 gene.

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Germany.

Ataxia, autosomal dominant and X-linked Panel Panel

Germany.

By CeGaT GmbH Ataxia, autosomal dominant and X-linked Panel that also includes the following genes: ATXN1 ATXN10 ATXN2 ATXN7 SLC1A3 SPG7 SPTBN2 TBP VAMP1 VLDLR

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Germany.

Epilepsy, juvenile myoclonic 6 Panel

Austria.

By Praxis fuer Humangenetik Wien

This panel specifically test the CACNB4 gene.

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Austria.

Episodic Ataxia 5 Panel

Austria.

By Praxis fuer Humangenetik Wien

This panel specifically test the CACNB4 gene.

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Austria.

Epilepsy, juvenile myoclonic 6 Panel

Slovakia.

By MedGene

This panel specifically test the CACNB4 gene.

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Slovakia.

Episodic Ataxia 5 Panel

Slovakia.

By MedGene

This panel specifically test the CACNB4 gene.

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Slovakia.

DRAVET, SYNDROME & MIOCLONIC EPILEPSY Panel

Spain.

By GENETAQ Molecular Genetics Centre and Diagnosis of Rare Diseases DRAVET, SYNDROME & MIOCLONIC EPILEPSY that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN9A CACNB4 PCDH19 EFHC1 CHRNA7 NHLRC1 EPM2A

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Spain.

EPILEPSY HEREDITARY PANEL Panel

Spain.

By GENETAQ Molecular Genetics Centre and Diagnosis of Rare Diseases EPILEPSY HEREDITARY PANEL that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN8A SCN9A SLC2A1 CDKL5 STXBP1 CACNA1A CACNA1H

More info about this panel
Spain.

Episodic ataxia Panel

Spain.

By GENETAQ Molecular Genetics Centre and Diagnosis of Rare Diseases Episodic ataxia that also includes the following genes: SLC1A3 CACNA1A CACNB4 KCNA1

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Spain.

Ataxia Panel

Spain.

By GENETAQ Molecular Genetics Centre and Diagnosis of Rare Diseases Ataxia that also includes the following genes: SACS SLC1A3 SPTBN2 TTPA CACNA1A CACNB4 APTX TGM6 COQ8A SYNE1

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Spain.

Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders: Sequencing Panel Panel

United States.

By EGL Genetic Diagnostics Eurofins Clinical Diagnostics Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders: Sequencing Panel that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN3A SCN8A SCN9A SHH ST3GAL3 ST3GAL5 STIL

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United States.

Hereditary Neuropathies: Sequencing Panel Panel

United States.

By EGL Genetic Diagnostics Eurofins Clinical Diagnostics Hereditary Neuropathies: Sequencing Panel that also includes the following genes: SACS SCN9A SLC12A6 SLC1A3 SPG11 ATL1 SPAST SPG7 SPTBN2 SPTLC1

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United States.

Neurology: Sequencing Panel Panel

United States.

By EGL Genetic Diagnostics Eurofins Clinical Diagnostics Neurology: Sequencing Panel that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN8A SCN9A SHH ST3GAL3 ST3GAL5 STIL SIX3

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United States.

Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders: Deletion/Duplication Panel Panel

United States.

By EGL Genetic Diagnostics Eurofins Clinical Diagnostics Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders: Deletion/Duplication Panel that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN3A SCN8A SCN9A SHH ST3GAL3 ST3GAL5 STIL

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United States.

Hereditary Neuropathies: Deletion/Duplication Panel Panel

United States.

By EGL Genetic Diagnostics Eurofins Clinical Diagnostics Hereditary Neuropathies: Deletion/Duplication Panel that also includes the following genes: SACS SCN9A SLC12A6 SLC1A3 SPG11 ATL1 SPAST SPG7 SPTBN2 SPTLC1

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United States.

Epilepsy NGS Panel Panel

United States.

By Fulgent Genetics Fulgent Genetics Epilepsy NGS Panel that also includes the following genes: BCS1L SCN10A SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN2B SCN3A SCN4A SCN4B SCN5A

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United States.

CACNB4 Panel

United States.

By Fulgent Genetics Fulgent Genetics

This panel specifically test the CACNB4 gene.

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United States.

Idiopathic Generalized Epilepsy NGS Panel Panel

United States.

By Fulgent Genetics Fulgent Genetics Idiopathic Generalized Epilepsy NGS Panel that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN8A SCN9A SLC2A1 SLC9A6 SMC1A KDM5C CDKL5

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United States.

Early-Onset Epileptic Encephalopathy NGS Panel Panel

United States.

By Fulgent Genetics Fulgent Genetics Early-Onset Epileptic Encephalopathy NGS Panel that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN3A SCN5A SCN8A SCN9A ST3GAL3 ST3GAL5 SLC25A12

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United States.

Comprehensive Epilepsy NGS Panel Panel

United States.

By Fulgent Genetics Fulgent Genetics Comprehensive Epilepsy NGS Panel that also includes the following genes: BCS1L RYR3 SCN10A SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN2B SCN3A SCN4A SCN4B

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United States.

Ataxia Panel Panel

Finland.

By Blueprint Genetics Ataxia Panel that also includes the following genes: SACS SLC1A3 SLC20A2 SLC2A1 SLC9A6 SPG7 SPTBN2 STUB1 TWNK ACO2

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Finland.

Comprehensive Epilepsy Panel Panel

Finland.

By Blueprint Genetics Comprehensive Epilepsy Panel that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN8A SCN9A SCO1 AIMP1 ST3GAL3 ST3GAL5 SLC25A1

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Finland.

Idiopathic Generalized and Focal Epilepsy Panel Panel

Finland.

By Blueprint Genetics Idiopathic Generalized and Focal Epilepsy Panel that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN8A SCN9A SLC2A1 SLC6A1 CACNA1H CACNB4 CASR

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Finland.

Episodic ataxia type 5 Panel

Spain.

By Bioarray

This panel specifically test the CACNB4 gene.

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Spain.

EPISODIC ATAXIA TYPE 5 Panel

Spain.

By Laboratorio de Genetica Clinica SL

This panel specifically test the CACNB4 gene.

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Spain.

JUVENILE MYOCLONIC EPILEPSY Panel

Spain.

By Laboratorio de Genetica Clinica SL JUVENILE MYOCLONIC EPILEPSY that also includes the following genes: CACNB4 EFHC1 CLCN2 GABRA1 JRK KCNQ3

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Spain.

EPISODIC ATAXIA NGS PANEL Panel

Spain.

By Laboratorio de Genetica Clinica SL EPISODIC ATAXIA NGS PANEL that also includes the following genes: SLC1A3 CACNA1A CACNB4 KCNA1

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Spain.

PROGRESSIVE MYOCLONIC EPILEPSY/GEFs+ NGS PANEL Panel

Spain.

By Laboratorio de Genetica Clinica SL PROGRESSIVE MYOCLONIC EPILEPSY/GEFs+ NGS PANEL that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN9A SGCE SLC6A1 STXBP1 CACNB4 CERS1 PCDH19

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Spain.

Episodic ataxia panel Panel

Canada.

By LifeLabs Genetics Episodic ataxia panel that also includes the following genes: SLC1A3 CACNB4 KCNA1

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Canada.

Episodic Ataxia Type 5, Sequencing CACNB4 Gene Panel

Spain.

By Reference Laboratory Genetics

This panel specifically test the CACNB4 gene.

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Spain.

Episodic Ataxia , Panel Massive Sequencing (NGS) 4 Genes Panel

Spain.

By Reference Laboratory Genetics Episodic Ataxia , Panel Massive Sequencing (NGS) 4 Genes that also includes the following genes: SLC1A3 CACNA1A CACNB4 KCNA1

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Spain.

Familial Epilepsy and Related Disorders , Panel Massive Sequencing (NGS) 34 Genes Panel

Spain.

By Reference Laboratory Genetics Familial Epilepsy and Related Disorders , Panel Massive Sequencing (NGS) 34 Genes that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN8A SCN9A SLC2A1 CDKL5 STXBP1 CACNA1A CACNA1H

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Spain.

Severe Myoclonic Epilepsy (Dravet's Syndrome), Panel Massive Sequencing (NGS) 11 Genes Panel

Spain.

By Reference Laboratory Genetics Severe Myoclonic Epilepsy (Dravet's Syndrome), Panel Massive Sequencing (NGS) 11 Genes that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN9A CACNB4 PCDH19 EFHC1 NHLRC1 EPM2A GABRA1

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Spain.

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