Huntington's disease is an hereditary disorder of the central nervous system caused by a faulty gene on chromosome 4. This gene is responsible for producing a protein called Huntingtin.
The defected gene results in the damaging of the nerve cells in the brain, including the the basal ganglia and cerebral cortex. Overtime this leads to gradual physical, mental and emotional changes.
Currently there is no cure for Huntington's disease; however there are ways to manage symptoms effectively.
A specially labelled blood sample collection kit containing everything needed by a nurse or doctor to take the blood sample. The kit will be unique and coded specifically to you.
A Medical History & Lifestyle questionnaire is included with this test. It covers important areas such as illness, injuries, medical conditions, medication, family health history and much more.
The Medical History & Lifestyle questionnaire provides us with vital information which can affect how your results are interpreted and what advice you receive.
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Phlebotomy
