Predictive Testing for Huntington's Disease
About this resource
Predictive Testing is more than "a simple blood test". It is a process whereby individuals can find out if they have inherited the gene for Huntington Disease (HD), which would predict developing HD in the future.
The first predictive test for an adult onset disease was done in 1986 at UBC for Huntington disease. Since then the lessons learned from Huntington disease predictive testing have been applied to many other genetic conditions. Predictive testing is now an established medical practice worldwide.Predictive testing at the Centre for HD provides individuals at risk for HD with the experience, dedication and resources of the CHD multidisciplinary team, previously recognized by HDSA as a top Centre of Excellence in HD care. Primary contact is with the genetic counsellor and the consultant geneticist. Access to support, additional medical care, and research is provided on an as-needed basis.
The first predictive test for an adult onset disease was done in 1986 at UBC for Huntington disease. Since then the lessons learned from Huntington disease predictive testing have been applied to many other genetic conditions. Predictive testing is now an established medical practice worldwide.Predictive testing at the Centre for HD provides individuals at risk for HD with the experience, dedication and resources of the CHD multidisciplinary team, previously recognized by HDSA as a top Centre of Excellence in HD care. Primary contact is with the genetic counsellor and the consultant geneticist. Access to support, additional medical care, and research is provided on an as-needed basis.
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Resource type
Other Assessments
Disabilities
Neuromuscular Disorders, Other / I don't know
Age
18-99
Eligibility
Anyone who is at risk for HD, and not showing any signs or symptoms of HD, may be eligible for Predictive Testing provided they are over the age of 18. Mostly, we see people whose mother or father has HD. A physician referral is required.
Location
Regions
Cariboo Chilcotin Coast, Fraser North, Fraser South, Fraser Valley, Greater Vancouver, Kootenays, North East, North West, Sunshine Coast / Squamish-Lillooet, Thompson Okanagan, Vancouver Island Central, Vancouver Island North, Vancouver Island South
Cities
Brentwood Bay, Chemainus, Cobble Hill, Colwood, Cowichan Bay, Crofton, Duncan, Esquimalt, Galiano Island, Honeymoon Bay, Ladysmith, Lake Cowichan, Langford, Mayne Island, Metchosin, Mill Bay , North Saanich, Pender Island, Port Renfrew, Saanich, Saanichton, Salt Spring Island, Saturna Island, Shawnigan Lake, Sidney, Sooke, Swartz Bay, Thetis Island, Victoria, View Royal
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