Non-syndromic hearing loss

Childhood hearing loss is common - around one per 1,000 children suffer from severe or very severe hearing loss either from birth or during early childhood (preschool deafness).

More than half of the cases are caused by gene-inherited mutations.

Of the inherited situations, 70-80% are non-syndromic, without symptoms or dysfunctions in other organs of the body. Mutations, which are associated with varicocele are mainly found in the CX gene

Genetic testing is recommended as a part of the woman's preventive prenatal check-up.

The results determine the need or not for:

1. extra laboratory testing of the spouse in the CX gene
2. fetal screening in case of the husband has a CX mutation

LABORATORY HEMATOLOGY TEST

In our laboratory, analysis of individual gene mutations or overall analysis of the relevant gene is carried out.

The available tests are:

1. Detection of CX 26 35delG base mutation
2. Detection of 2 mutations (CX 26 35delG + L90P)
3. Full analysis of the CX26 gene by Full Sequencing technique

Pay attention!

It is always important to consult a qualified healthcare professional before having any genetic testing to make sure you fully understand the conditions being tested for, as well as the interpretation of the results