Re: Chromosomal Microarray Analysis blood Test

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My son had this test done in 2/08. His results came back normal so we

did not need any more testing. To us it was worth having the test done

so we know we have done everything we can to get as much information as

possible.

Amie

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> Hello Everyone,

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> I don't normally post, My son will be 4 in August and has Apraxia, we

> went to my son's neurologist at Mass General and she recommends he

> have the Chromosomal Microarray Analysis blood test. This is a

> relatively new blood test, and takes about 4-8 weeks to get the

> results, and I didn't know if anyone had this test done. His results

> had a gain in a chromosome so the lab paid for my husband and I also

> had the test.

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> We go in July to see the Genetic counselor and doctor for the results.

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> I wasn't sure if anyone else has had this test done and your thoughts.

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> Thanks

> Lee

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From: Lee <LEEZ317@...>

Subject: [ ] Chromosomal Microarray Analysis blood Test

Date: Friday, June 13, 2008, 1:03 PM

Hello Everyone,

I don't normally post, My son will be 4 in August and has Apraxia, we

went to my son's neurologist at Mass General and she recommends he

have the Chromosomal Microarray Analysis blood test. This is a

relatively new blood test, and takes about 4-8 weeks to get the

results, and I didn't know if anyone had this test done. His results

had a gain in a chromosome so the lab paid for my husband and I also

had the test.

We go in July to see the Genetic counselor and doctor for the results.

I wasn't sure if anyone else has had this test done and your thoughts.

Thanks

Lee

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Microarray testing has been evolving rapidly the last few years and

check for duplication or deletions of genetic material. I believe

changes within the genes need to still be tested for by sequencing

tests. Microarray testing test for a large number of gene

duplication/deletions. Gene Dx and Athena Diagnostics are 2 labs

that offer microarray tests and I am currently trying to compare the

2 tests to see which would be better for my son. The testing

evolves over time as new deletions/duplications are found to be

related to various disorders. My son was tested via microarray

testing in 2005 and his geneticist feels the testing has changed

sufficiently to warrant retesting at this time.

Dave

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> Subject: [ ] Chromosomal Microarray Analysis

blood Test

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> Date: Friday, June 13, 2008, 1:03 PM

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> Hello Everyone,

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> I don't normally post, My son will be 4 in August and has Apraxia,

we

> went to my son's neurologist at Mass General and she recommends he

> have the Chromosomal Microarray Analysis blood test. This is a

> relatively new blood test, and takes about 4-8 weeks to get the

> results, and I didn't know if anyone had this test done. His

results

> had a gain in a chromosome so the lab paid for my husband and I

also

> had the test.

>

> We go in July to see the Genetic counselor and doctor for the

results.

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> I wasn't sure if anyone else has had this test done and your

thoughts.

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> Thanks

> Lee

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We just had this done on our 4 (5 next week) yo ds.

I don't know anything about it, just that is what the geneticist wanted

to do.

I hope to hear from others on this as well.

Amber

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We just received our results from Childrens in Boston on our 3.5 son

who has CAS. There were " findings of unclear significance. " He had " an

extra chromosomal mate on the short arm of chromosome 1. "

The next step is to have my husband and my blood taken to check our

make-up... if either of us have the same anomaly, it's just a familial

quirk, and doesn't explain his challenges. If not, I guess we just

wait and see if science can shed further light on things. ly, I'm

not really sure what we would do with that information.

Nadine

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> We just had this done on our 4 (5 next week) yo ds.

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> I don't know anything about it, just that is what the geneticist wanted

> to do.

>

> I hope to hear from others on this as well.

>

> Amber

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Have you already done a urine porphorine test to see if the child is

mercury, lead, aluminum etc toxic? Many if not all apraxic kids are,

mainstream Dr.s just had no way to accurately test so they don't look

there. This is where we should all " start " in my opinion.

You can do this one yourself, it's very new to DAN! and won't even be

known to conventional Docs - they are very behind.

cost is about 100.00 - I did myself and my son - very telling because

it is the first actual test to give you a " value " - others ie. hair

can only indicate if the child is holding or not. There is a parent

interpretation paper by Dr. Dan Rossignal in the files of the

group chelatingkids2. If you can't get a grasp on the results, you

can call Dr. Rossignals office and simply ask what he'd charge to

give you his educated opinion. Or, hire him to be your DAN! - He's a

mega brain, a bit short on personality but I don't go by charisma and

charm - I go by experience. Rossignal is a regular allopathically

trained MD - totally dedicated to the new childhood epidemics - he

is in the thick of it - he can cut your guess work down considerably.

contact@... ask for a test kit - urine porphorine

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> > We just had this done on our 4 (5 next week) yo ds.

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> > I don't know anything about it, just that is what the geneticist

wanted

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> > I hope to hear from others on this as well.

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> > Amber

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Some say Yasko is good at finding things the mainstream misses if

that helps.

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> > We just had this done on our 4 (5 next week) yo ds.

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> > I don't know anything about it, just that is what the geneticist

wanted

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> > I hope to hear from others on this as well.

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> > Amber

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My son Noah had the text done and they did find a deletion on 16p 11.2. He has

Autism and Apraxia. The test took about three months to get the results.

[childrensapraxiane t] Chromosomal Microarray Analysis

blood Test

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> Hello Everyone,

>

> I don't normally post, My son will be 4 in August and has Apraxia,

we

> went to my son's neurologist at Mass General and she recommends he

> have the Chromosomal Microarray Analysis blood test. This is a

> relatively new blood test, and takes about 4-8 weeks to get the

> results, and I didn't know if anyone had this test done. His

results

> had a gain in a chromosome so the lab paid for my husband and I

also

> had the test.

>

> We go in July to see the Genetic counselor and doctor for the

results.

>

> I wasn't sure if anyone else has had this test done and your

thoughts.

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> Thanks

> Lee

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Hi,

We are scheduled to see a DAN! in September. Rossignals is in FL,

isn't he? I just feel strange about having someone treat my son

without him meeting my son, and getting a sense of who he is. I've

been recommended the DAN! we will see by parents on this site...

hoping she is good at what she does.

What is a urine porphorine test, and how can I do this one myself?

Thanks!

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Hi - Urinary porphyrins testing indicates heavy metal levels in the

tissues. IMHO, I think it's one of the most important tests to run on

our children. If you google Urinary Porphyrins you'll find some more

detailed explanations.

Our porphyrins testing was done via a French lab

(http://www.labbio.net/pages/index_vh_eng.htm). Dr. Rossignol is our

DAN! and I think this is the best (and probably one of the only) labs

that reliably performs this type of testing. It's a urine test and you

collect the sample at home to send it off in a preservative-filled

vial. The lab writes up small notes at the bottom of each page but I

think it's best to have a DAN! doctor review and interpret for you

because I found it a little confusing. You can request it from the

DAN! but I'm sure she'd probably suggest it anyway.

Hope that helps!

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> Hi,

>

> We are scheduled to see a DAN! in September. Rossignals is in FL,

> isn't he? I just feel strange about having someone treat my son

> without him meeting my son, and getting a sense of who he is. I've

> been recommended the DAN! we will see by parents on this site...

> hoping she is good at what she does.

>

> What is a urine porphorine test, and how can I do this one myself?

>

> Thanks!

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