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Retinitis Pigmentosa or Leber's - Where to get genetic testing in Toronto? (self.Blind)
submitted by almaclea
Hi everyone,
I hope this is the right place to post this question. My friend was told that they needed to confirm whether they had RP or Leber's through genetic testing, but we can't seem to find anywhere in the Toronto area that does this.
Does anyone have any information?
I hope this is the right place to post this question. My friend was told that they needed to confirm whether they had RP or Leber's through genetic testing, but we can't seem to find anywhere in the Toronto area that does this.
Does anyone have any information?
SnoobertDoobertDoo 1 points 4y ago
There's a genetic counsellor at Sick Kids who works with one of the top RP specialists in Canada.
kissitallgoodbye 1 points 4y ago
I went to Dr. So at the Fred A Litwin centre. You might need a referral
KillerLag 1 points 4y ago
His eye doctor or GP should be able to make that referral.
kcasper 1 points 4y ago
Talk to a genetic counselor. It is a blood test they send out to a genetics testing company. It can be shipped half way around the world if necessary, but there are plenty of competent labs in Canada.
Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors
https://www.cagc-accg.ca/?page=225
Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors
https://www.cagc-accg.ca/?page=225
JackEsq 1 points 4y ago
The Foundation Fighting Blindness has $1 which is a program that offers free genetic testing. I’m not positive but it should work in Canada.
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