MedDx 400+ Genetic Tests for Inherited Diseases (Single Person)

• 12 ml of blood required
• Tested for 421 genetic disease genes
• American test
• Reporting takes approximately 3 to 4 weeks
• The test is supplied by the American genetic company INVITAE.

20% of the world’s major health problems are genetically related!
Most of the diseases caused by hereditary diseases are also serious diseases!

It is gratifying if children can inherit the excellent genes of their parents, but if the parents are unaware of the genes for recessive diseases, they may pass them on to the next generation. Compared with the probability of Down syndrome, the incidence of genetic recessive diseases is higher. The most common genetic recessive diseases in Hong Kong are thalassemia, deafness, fragile X syndrome, and spinal muscular atrophy. With the popularization of genetic testing technology, more than 400 genes for hereditary recessive diseases can be detected by simply drawing blood, providing greater protection for the health of the next generation.

In case of positive test , Hong Kong obstetrician and gynecologist consultation service will be provided!

The most common genetic recessive diseases in Hong Kong

Broad bean disease (G6PD )
A relatively common genetic disease in Hong Kong, 50 out of every 1,000 male babies are born with favismia, and 4 out of every 1,000 female babies are born with this genetic disease. If fetal genetic favismosis can be detected early, the future can be planned in advance.

Thalassemia A and B
About 12% of parents in Hong Kong carry the thalassemia gene. In severe cases, the fetus may not survive. In addition, the risk of high blood pressure and heavy bleeding in such mothers will also increase in the later stages of pregnancy. If fetal hereditary thalassemia can be detected early, the future can be planned in advance. Beta-thalassaemia patients also require life-long blood transfusions after birth. Some parents may choose to stop pregnancy before.

Fragile X Syndrome _
Mental retardation and autism

Deafness ( GJB2)
One of the most common causes of birth defects in newborn babies. According to research statistics, about one in every 500 newborn babies has hearing impairment.

spinal muscular atrophy
Degeneration of motor neurons, leading to muscle atrophy, weakness, and ultimately death

cystic fibrosis
Affects the lungs and pancreas, requiring long-term treatment or lung transplantation

Pompe disease
The patient's body cannot decompose glycogen, so it will cause muscle weakness, heart enlargement, etc. Newborn babies suffering from this disease generally do not live to be 1 to 2 years old.

Complete test list and reference information ( click here for PDF )

Hong Kong Allergy Test Center Terms and Conditions:

• The plan will be valid for 3 months starting from the date of payment.
• The Allergy Test report would be issued around 15-20 working days normally after the check-up.
• Report should collect by email or in person at Meddx Centre for result.
• Amendment or cancellation is not allowed once the payment is confirmed, and is not transferable nor refundable.
• In case of disputes, the decision of Meddx and health.ESDlife shall be final.
• All tests are not for the purpose of medical diagnosis or treatment.

Disclaimers:

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