Free genetic testing for mitochondrial disease
Answer our short quiz to see if you qualify for our free, at-home, whole exome sequencing test.
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The test.
A clinical-grade DNA test delivered right to your door. All it takes is a bit of saliva.
  • Physician-ordered, with a free genetic counseling appointment to go over results
  • CLIA-Certified & CAP-Accredited Lab
  • HIPAA-compliant to protect your data
About mitochondrial disease.
Mitochondrial diseases occur when mitochondria, the powerhouses of your cells, fail to produce enough energy for the body to function properly.

Mitochondrial disease can affect all parts of the body. Especially those that require a substantial amount of energy to function.

Symptoms are often observed in the...

  • Brain
  • Lungs
  • Liver
  • Eyes
  • Muscles
Symptoms may include:
    • Low muscle tone
    • Muscle weakness
    • Droopy eyelids (ptosis)
    • Breathing difficulties
    • Difficulty swallowing
    • Cognitive decline
    • Loss of motor skills
    • Delayed development of motor skills
    • Delayed speech or language development
    • Seizures or epilepsy
    • Learning disability or intellectual disability
    • Difficulty walking
    • Hearing problems
    • Chronic fatigue
    • Elevated creatine kinase (CK) levels
    • Increased lactate in the blood (lactic acidosis)
    • Abnormal muscle biopsy (ragged red fibers)
    • Elevated liver enzymes, fatty liver or enlarged liver.
Key facts.
1.
Approximately 1 in 5,000 people have a mitochondrial disease.
2.
Every 30 minutes a child is born that will develop mitochondrial disease.
3.
There are currently no cures for mitochondrial disease. With your help, we hope to change that!
Why is this test free?
The goal of this testing program is to help more people with mitochondrial diseases find out what’s causing their symptoms and help researchers learn more about mitochondrial disease.
What you should know about the program and your data
1.
Probably Genetic is conducting this program and researchers may provide financial support.
2.
Genetic testing and genetic counseling is available only in the United States.
3.
At no time will third parties or commercial organizations receive information that can identify you.
4.
We will never share identifiable personal, contact, or medical information with any outside party.
5.
Third parties or commercial organizations may receive aggregate de-identified patient data from this program.
6.
Third parties or commercial organizations may receive the contact information of your doctors that you provide as part of the program.