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What You Should Know About Genetic Testing for Mitochondrial Disorders
MitoAction Expert Series
1 hour 6 minutes 36 seconds
3 years ago
What You Should Know About Genetic Testing for Mitochondrial Disorders
Join Amanda Balog, CGC, Senior Genetic Counselor, Mitochondrial and Metabolic Genetics, of GeneDx as she discusses: "What You Should Know About Genetic Testing for Mitochondrial Disorders."
Talking points include:
Many genetic testing options for Mito patients are available and no one test is right for every individual patient.
Sample type matters when testing for mitochondrial disorders.
Detailed clinical information and family member testing is important for the interpretation of genetic testing.
About The Speaker
Amanda Balog is a board-certified genetic counselor and is the lead genetic counselor for the Mitochondrial and Metabolic Testing Programs at GeneDx. Prior to joining GeneDx, Amanda worked for several years as a clinical and research genetic counselor specializing in immune and lysosomal storage disorders.
MitoAction Expert Series
Our monthly educational webinars feature guest speakers addressing topics important to the mito community, giving patients and families unprecedented access to leading clinical experts
