EPM2A gene related symptoms and diseases

All the information presented here about the EPM2A gene and its related diseases, symptoms, and test panels has been aggregated from the following public sources: ORPHANET,HGNC,NCBIGENE,OMIM, Mendelian Rare Disease Search Engine.

Top 5 symptoms and clinical features associated to EPM2A gene

Symptoms // Phenotype % Cases
Seizures Very Common - Between 80% and 100% cases
Hallucinations Very Common - Between 80% and 100% cases
Focal-onset seizure Very Common - Between 80% and 100% cases
Generalized-onset seizure Very Common - Between 80% and 100% cases
Apraxia Very Common - Between 80% and 100% cases

Other less frequent symptoms and clinical features

Patients with EPM2A gene alterations may also develop some of the following symptoms and phenotypes:
  • Commonly - More than 50% cases

  • Psychosis
  • Cutaneous photosensitivity
  • Progressive neurologic deterioration
  • Absence seizures
  • Neurodegeneration
  • Hyperkinesis
  • Visual hallucinations
  • Vegetative state

And 24 more phenotypes, you can get all of them using our tools for rare diseases.

Rare diseases associated to EPM2A gene

Here you will find a list of rare diseases related to the EPM2A. You can also use our tool to get a more accurate diagnosis based on your current symptoms.


LAFORA DISEASE

Alternate names

LAFORA DISEASE Is also known as epm2a, lafora disease, progressive myoclonus epilepsy type 2, lafora body disease, pme type 2, epilepsy, progressive myoclonic, 2a, melf, epm2, lbd, progressive myoclonic epilepsy type 2

Description

Lafora disease (LD) is a rare, inherited, severe, progressive myoclonic epilepsy characterized by myoclonus and/or generalized seizures, visual hallucinations (partial occipital seizures), and progressive neurological decline.

Most common symptoms of LAFORA DISEASE

  • Seizures
  • Ataxia
  • Cognitive impairment
  • Dysarthria
  • Gait disturbance


More info about LAFORA DISEASE

SOURCES: OMIM ORPHANET MESH


Potential gene panels for EPM2A gene

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.

Epilepsy Panel - Comprehensive Panel

Argentina.

By Molecular Genetics Laboratory Centro de Investigaciones Endocrinologicas "Dr. Cesar Bergada" Epilepsy Panel - Comprehensive that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN8A SCN9A SLC2A1 SLC6A8 SLC9A6 SPTAN1 CDKL5

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Argentina.

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.

Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy Panel Panel

United States.

By GeneDx Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy Panel that also includes the following genes: DNAJC5 SCARB2 PRICKLE1 TPP1 CLN3 CLN5 CLN6 CLN8 NHLRC1 KCTD7

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United States.

Glycogen Storage Disease- Generalised Panel

United Kingdom.

By Sheffield Diagnostic Genetics Service Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust Glycogen Storage Disease- Generalised that also includes the following genes: NHLRC1 EPM2A GAA LAMP2

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United Kingdom.

CustomNext: Neuro Panel

United States.

By Ambry Genetics CustomNext: Neuro that also includes the following genes: RPL10 RPS6KA3 SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN8A ST3GAL3 SLC16A2 SLC2A1 SLC35A2

More info about this panel
United States.

Neurodevelopment-Expanded Panel

United States.

By Ambry Genetics Neurodevelopment-Expanded that also includes the following genes: RPL10 RPS6KA3 SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN8A ST3GAL3 SLC16A2 SLC2A1 SLC35A2

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United States.

EpilepsyNext Panel

United States.

By Ambry Genetics EpilepsyNext that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN8A ST3GAL3 SLC2A1 SLC35A2 SLC6A1 SLC9A6 SMC1A

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United States.

EpiRapid reflex EpilepsyNext Panel

United States.

By Ambry Genetics EpiRapid reflex EpilepsyNext that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN8A ST3GAL3 SLC2A1 SLC35A2 SLC6A1 SLC9A6 SMC1A

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United States.

EPM2A. Complete sequencing Panel

Spain.

By Instituto de Medicina Genomica Instituto de Medicina Genomica

This panel specifically test the EPM2A gene.

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Spain.

Rapid Epilepsy Seq Analysis Panel

United States.

By Division of Genomic Diagnostics The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Rapid Epilepsy Seq Analysis that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN2A SCN8A SLC2A1 SLC6A8 NHLRC1 CSTB PNPO EPM2A GAMT

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United States.

Rapid Epilepsy Seq + Del/Dup Panel Panel

United States.

By Division of Genomic Diagnostics The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Rapid Epilepsy Seq + Del/Dup Panel that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN2A SCN8A SLC2A1 SLC6A8 NHLRC1 CSTB PNPO EPM2A GAMT

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United States.

CHOP Epilepsy Panel Panel

United States.

By Division of Genomic Diagnostics The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia CHOP Epilepsy Panel that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN8A ST3GAL3 SLC2A1 SLC35A2 SLC6A1 SLC6A8 SPTAN1

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United States.

Rapid Epilepsy Del/Dup Panel Panel

United States.

By Division of Genomic Diagnostics The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Rapid Epilepsy Del/Dup Panel that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN2A SCN8A SLC2A1 SLC6A8 NHLRC1 CSTB PNPO EPM2A GAMT

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United States.

Progressive myoclonic epilepsy type 2 (deletion/duplication analysis on EPM2A gene) Panel

Portugal.

By CGC Genetics

This panel specifically test the EPM2A gene.

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Portugal.

Progressive myoclonic epilepsy type 2 (sequence analysis of EPM2A gene) Panel

Portugal.

By CGC Genetics

This panel specifically test the EPM2A gene.

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Portugal.

Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy Sequencing Panel with CNV Detection Panel

United States.

By PreventionGenetics PreventionGenetics Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy Sequencing Panel with CNV Detection that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN8A SCN9A ST3GAL3 ST3GAL5 SLC2A1 SLC35A2 SLC9A6

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United States.

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

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United States.

Lafora Disease via EPM2A Gene Sequencing with CNV Detection Panel

United States.

By PreventionGenetics PreventionGenetics

This panel specifically test the EPM2A gene.

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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.

Epileptic Encephalopathy Panel

Germany.

By MGZ Medical Genetics Center Epileptic Encephalopathy that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN8A SGCE SLC2A1 SPTAN1 CDKL5 STXBP1 SYNGAP1

More info about this panel
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.

Epilepsy and Mitochondrial Encephalopathy Panel

Germany.

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

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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.

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.

EPM2A Panel

Germany.

By MGZ Medical Genetics Center

This panel specifically test the EPM2A gene.

More info about this panel
Germany.

Progressive myoclonic epilepsy panel Panel

Netherlands.

By Genome Diagnostics Laboratory University Medical Center Utrecht Progressive myoclonic epilepsy panel that also includes the following genes: SCARB2 PRICKLE1 PRICKLE2 NHLRC1 KCTD7 CSTB EPM2A ASAH1

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Netherlands.

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.

CentoICU platinum plus Panel

Germany.

By Centogene AG - the Rare Disease Company CentoICU platinum plus that also includes the following genes: RMRP BCS1L BDNF RPS19 RPS6KA3 SALL1 SCN1A SCN2A SFTPB SFTPC

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Germany.

New Born testing (CentoICU) Panel

Germany.

By Centogene AG - the Rare Disease Company New Born testing (CentoICU) that also includes the following genes: RMRP BCS1L BDNF RPS19 RPS6KA3 SALL1 SCN1A SCN2A SFTPB SFTPC

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Germany.

EPM2A Panel

Denmark.

By Amplexa Genetics Amplexa Genetics A/S

This panel specifically test the EPM2A gene.

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Denmark.

Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis and Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy Panel Panel

Germany.

By CeGaT GmbH Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis and Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy Panel that also includes the following genes: DNAJC5 SCARB2 PRICKLE1 PRICKLE2 TPP1 CLN3 CLN5 CLN6 CLN8 NHLRC1

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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 EPM2A Panel

Germany.

By CeGaT GmbH

This panel specifically test the EPM2A gene.

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Germany.

Epilepsy Panel

Estonia.

By Asper Biogene Asper Biogene LLC Epilepsy that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN8A ST3GAL3 ST3GAL5 SLC35A2 SLC35A3 SLC6A1 SLC6A8

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Estonia.

Epilepsy of Lafora Panel

Austria.

By Praxis fuer Humangenetik Wien

This panel specifically test the EPM2A gene.

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Austria.

Epilepsy of Lafora Panel

Slovakia.

By MedGene

This panel specifically test the EPM2A gene.

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Slovakia.

Invitae Epilepsy Panel Panel

United States.

By Invitae Invitae Epilepsy Panel that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN3A SCN8A SCN9A SGCE SLC2A1 SLC35A2 SLC6A1

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United States.

Progressive myoclonic epilepsy (EPM2A) Panel

Spain.

By GENETAQ Molecular Genetics Centre and Diagnosis of Rare Diseases

This panel specifically test the EPM2A gene.

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Spain.

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

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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.

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.

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.

EPM2A Panel

United States.

By Fulgent Genetics Fulgent Genetics

This panel specifically test the EPM2A 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.

NCL and Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy Panel Panel

Finland.

By Blueprint Genetics NCL and Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy Panel that also includes the following genes: CERS1 DNAJC5 SCARB2 PRICKLE1 TPP1 CLN3 CLN5 CLN6 CLN8 FARS2

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Finland.

Glycogen Storage Disorder Panel Panel

Finland.

By Blueprint Genetics Glycogen Storage Disorder Panel that also includes the following genes: SLC2A2 RBCK1 NHLRC1 AGL ENO3 EPM2A FBP1 G6PC SLC37A4 GAA

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Finland.

Comprehensive Metabolism Panel Panel

Finland.

By Blueprint Genetics Comprehensive Metabolism Panel that also includes the following genes: BCS1L CNNM2 RYR1 CNNM4 SCN4A SEC23B SGSH SI SLC40A1 SLC12A3

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Finland.

Hypoglycemia, Hyperinsulinism and Ketone Metabolism Panel Panel

Finland.

By Blueprint Genetics Hypoglycemia, Hyperinsulinism and Ketone Metabolism Panel that also includes the following genes: SLC16A1 SLC2A2 HNF1A UCP2 RBCK1 NHLRC1 PTF1A ACSF3 AGL ENO3

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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.

PROGRESSIVE MYOCLONIC EPILEPSY TYPE 2 (LAFORA) Panel

Spain.

By Laboratorio de Genetica Clinica SL PROGRESSIVE MYOCLONIC EPILEPSY TYPE 2 (LAFORA) that also includes the following genes: NHLRC1 EPM2A

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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.

Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy Type 2A (Lafora Type), Sequencing EPM2A Gene Panel

Spain.

By Reference Laboratory Genetics

This panel specifically test the EPM2A gene.

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Spain.

Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy Type 2A , Deletions-Duplications (MLPA) EPM2A Gene Panel

Spain.

By Reference Laboratory Genetics

This panel specifically test the EPM2A gene.

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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.

Progressive Myoclonus Epilepsy, Lafora Type: gene sequencing panel Panel

Canada.

By CEN4GEN Institute for Genomics and Molecular Diagnostics Progressive Myoclonus Epilepsy, Lafora Type: gene sequencing panel that also includes the following genes: NHLRC1 EPM2A

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Canada.

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