Kennedy Disease Mutation Anal. LabCorp

Difficulty walking: This test identifies the specific gene mutation causing Kennedy Disease, which often leads to progressive muscle weakness affecting walking.
Muscle cramps: By confirming Kennedy Disease, this test helps link your muscle cramps to the underlying genetic condition.
Muscle weakness: This test directly identifies the genetic cause of the muscle weakness characteristic of Kennedy Disease.
Speech difficulties: Confirming Kennedy Disease through this test can explain speech difficulties as a known symptom of the condition.
Tremors: This test helps determine if tremors are related to Kennedy Disease by identifying the specific genetic mutation associated with it.

$650.00

LabCorp Test #: 844809, CPT: 81401

Disclaimer: Due to state regulations, Defy Medical does not offer on-demand lab testing in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, or Massachusetts.

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This test looks for specific genetic changes (mutations) in the androgen receptor gene that cause Kennedy disease, a rare inherited disorder. It helps confirm a diagnosis of Kennedy disease, which primarily affects males and causes muscle weakness and other symptoms. The test analyzes a sample of your blood to identify these genetic alterations.

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Why To Buy	This Kennedy Disease Mutation Analysis can help identify the specific genetic change causing Kennedy Disease, which explains symptoms like muscle weakness and difficulty walking. Understanding the cause allows for appropriate management and counseling, potentially easing concerns about the origin of your symptoms. Defy Medical offers this test to provide clarity on the root cause of your condition. Finding the cause(s) of: Difficulty walking: This test identifies the specific gene mutation causing Kennedy Disease, which often leads to progressive muscle weakness affecting walking. Muscle cramps: By confirming Kennedy Disease, this test helps link your muscle cramps to the underlying genetic condition. Muscle weakness: This test directly identifies the genetic cause of the muscle weakness characteristic of Kennedy Disease. Speech difficulties: Confirming Kennedy Disease through this test can explain speech difficulties as a known symptom of the condition. Tremors: This test helps determine if tremors are related to Kennedy Disease by identifying the specific genetic mutation associated with it.
Symptoms	Difficulty walking, Muscle cramps, Muscle weakness, Speech difficulties, Tremors