Genetic tests for Polycystic Kidney Disease are utilized in situations where
at least one parent has history of PKD. Genetic tests for PKD help monitor
whether the next generation inherit the disease or not.
Most siblings with a family history of PKD can be diagnosed with the disease
by ultrasound tests. However, in some cases, many children do not develop cysts
until they grow up. This is why genetic tests should be taken.
● specimen collection. For this test for PKD, patients will perform various
procedures as follows: selecting a site, positioning the kick seine, collecting
the sample, removing the kick seine from the water, removing the sample form the
kick seine, identification, recording and assessment.
● Mutation screening. This test is used to large, typical ADPKD populations.
A DNA sample will be taken form patients and PCR-amplifies each exon and
flanking intonic regions of the PKD1 and PKD2 genes are used for Sanger sequence
analysis. This test can screen the mutations with each deviation on the
condition of reference sequence which help to know further information about
pathogenicity.
● Urine collection and fractionation. Urine can be used to tell the
information of ADPKD outcomes. Samples fractionated will be available for
biomarker analysis.
Is genetic test for PKD expensive?
The cost for the DNA PKD is not cheap which differs from region to region.
For exact expense, you can have a talk with your doctor or ask the expense list
of genetic test from our free online service.
How about the accuracy of genetic tests for PKD?
Genetic tests are the most advanced method to diagnose with PKD. Compared
with the other tests, such as ultrasound, MRI, CT scan etc, genetic test is more
reliable. Generally, the accuracy of genetic gests can approach to 100%.
Even though PKD genes can not be changed, Chinese herbal medicines are proved
to control renal cysts well without side effects. Chinese herbal medicine offers
patients with PKD with another option, except surgery. As the technology
develops, many new therapies are created based on traditional one. If your
genetic outputs confirm you with PKD, never lose the hope. You still can live a
high quality of life, if you can take measures to control the renal cysts
early.
