GENETIC TESTING CAN SUPPORT THE FUTURE OF YOUR FAMILY
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --
- It can provide you with essential health information that could improve medical outcomes as well as unlock preventative steps for your family when they get genetic testing as well.
- Toward the end of his hospital stay in early July, genetic testing results suggested that Rowan may have a rare genetic disorder called SLC13A5 citrate transporter deficiency, but it wasn't until October when his parent's own genetic testing from Invitae helped reach a definitive diagnosis for Rowan.
- Michael Black, Vice Chair of the Board at TESS Research Foundation and father of Rowan shares his son's medical journey, the importance of genetic testing, and how the results from genetic testing specifically benefited his family.
- His advocacy for genetic testing and awareness of rare disorders is driven by his son Rowan's battle with SLC13A5 Epilepsy.