Huntington's Disease

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Diagnosis

Diagnosis is based on a thorough personal and family medical history, physical examination (including a neurological exam), and a series of laboratory tests. The physician will ask about recent changes in intellectual or emotional function, which may be early signs of Huntington's disease


Genetic Testing

Genetic testing involves taking a blood sample for DNA analysis to determine whether the distinct mutation for Huntington's disease has occurred in gene IT-15. A sample of...Read the full article