Guest guest Posted April 15, 2004 Report Share Posted April 15, 2004 Hello All: I have learned so much about CMT since I joined a few weeks ago. It is amazing how much info is out there. I wish my mom would get a computer so she could join your group. I know she would love it. Well, for now, I will pass on the info that I read. One question that I have is how are the different types of CMT tested? My mom just had some sort of nerve tests done when they diagnosed her with CMT about five years ago. How would she get tested for what type she has? Thanks, Barb Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2004 Report Share Posted April 15, 2004 Hello Barb Dean: your mother is welcome here anytime. I am assuming your mother had the EMG/NCV test, to distinguish between Type 1 and 2. Only about 12 or so alphabet letter tests are currently done, out of about the 79 I counted once. This link will show all the different types. http://www.neuro.wustl.edu/neuromuscular/time/hmsn.html Most of these tests do not have current DNA testing available. But you can contact the US lab here at http://athenadiganostics.com to find out more. Testing is expensive and sometimes can come back with a false positive or as 'inconclusive'. Athena will retest inclusives at no charge. Researchers are still working out DNA testing for most of the Type 2's and beyond. Some of our research centers are working on this now. ~ Gretchen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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