Wish there was an easy guide for genetic testing?
Now there is with the CMT Genie!
Trying to get a genetic confirmation of CMT can be overwhelming, and you might not have access to health care providers who are familiar with all the choices out there. HNF’s CMT Genie is designed to assist you and your health care provider determine what the best option is for you!
InformedDNA Genetic Counseling Services
Connect with telehealth genetic counselors ready to walk you through your diagnostic journey, a service offered through the HNF-InformedDNA® partnership.
Do you think your baby has CMT?
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Why get tested?
- Similar conditions can be ruled out
- Early interventions can be enabled, i.e., PT, bracing, etc.
- Dangerous Neurotoxins can be avoided
- Clinicians can better predict a patient’s prognosis and progression
- Support for family planning by understanding the inheritance pattern
- Most clinical trials or research programs require a genetic diagnosis
Let’s get started!
Click one of the three scenarios that best fits you
I have a clinical diagnosis of CMT
I have a family member diagnosed with CMT
There is some uncertainty about whether I have CMT
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How to get genetic Testing: The CMT Genie
Trying to get a genetic confirmation of CMT can be overwhelming, and you might not have access to healthcare providers who are familiar with all the choices out there.