What is Linea Vita?
Linea Vita - the name
The Linea Vita DNA test is all about being proactive. “Linea” means “line” and “vita” means life. Knowledge of your own genetic makeup can make you the “lifeline” of health for future generations.
Your DNA is a “Lifeline” that answers vital questions, explains, and preserves the best life for all.
Our mission is to make this knowledge about your genes understandable, empowering you to make informed decisions toward the highest possible standard of living for you and your family for generations to come.
Your DNA is a “Lifeline” that answers vital questions, explains, and preserves the best life for all.
Our mission is to make this knowledge about your genes understandable, empowering you to make informed decisions toward the highest possible standard of living for you and your family for generations to come.
Linea Vita - the test
Linea Vita is a comprehensive genetic carrier screening test developed by CytoGenomic Medical Laboratory designed to detect mutations in 150 genes associated with 217 disorders with autosomal recessive or X-linked inheritance pattern, that helps couples understand their genetic risks and make informed decisions regarding their family planning.
A genetic carrier screening test evaluates an individual’s DNA to determine if s/he is a carrier of a genetic mutation, that can be passed on to their children.
Every person can unknowingly be a carrier of modifications in genes associated with diseases, studies having concluded that:- 1 out of 4 persons is a carrier for at least one genetic disease;
- 1 out of 20 persons is a carrier for multiple genetic diseases
- each person is a carrier of 2.8 pathogenic gene modifications on average
- almost 9 in 10 persons with genetic disorders have not had a family history of disease.
Carriers of autosomal recessive disorders are typically healthy individuals who can pass on their genetic variants to their children.
If both partners are identified as carriers of the same genetic disorder, they have a 25% chance of having a child affected with that disorder with each pregnancy.
If both partners are identified as carriers of the same genetic disorder, they have a 25% chance of having a child affected with that disorder with each pregnancy.
Women who are carriers of X-linked conditions are typically healthy individuals who have a 50% chance of having a son who is affected with the condition or a 50% chance of having a daughter who is a carrier also.
However, in some cases the carrier woman may still have a mild form of the respective genetic condition.
However, in some cases the carrier woman may still have a mild form of the respective genetic condition.
How much does it cost?
The price for the Linea Vita test is very affordable. You can get screened for 217 genetic conditions for only 3900 RON.
The Benefits:
- It’s non-invasive
- It’s comprehensive
- It’s accurate
- It’s affordable
The disorders investigated by Linea Vita were selected based on:
- a high carrier frequency in the general population
- well-defined clinical manifestations
- a childhood onset
- a moderate to severe phenotype
- a substantial effect on the child’s quality of life
The disorders investigated by Linea Vita are: list_genetic_disease
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*In the case you receive positive results, it is advised to seek professional genetic counselling.
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