Nervous system

Our offer includes 44 panels containing genes, disorders of which can be linked to diseases of the nervous system. Disease diagnostics, based on the highest-quality genetic test with the NGS method, enables appropriate therapy for the patient.

The nervous system is divided into a central part and a peripheral part. The term central nervous system (CNS) refers to the spinal cord and the brain. This part of the nervous system is responsible for maintaining key vital functions of the body, such as breathing, heart function, and regulation of reflexes. The peripheral nervous system is responsible for the transmission of nerve impulses between the muscles, glands and the CNS. Genetic damage to the nervous system can have a very diverse cause in damaged genes and a very varied course. Diseases related to the malfunction of the nervous system are, for example:

• ataxia with ataxia with ataxia and problems with maintaining balance,
• leukodystrophies and leukoencephalopathies, causing destruction of the white matter of the brain and the myelin sheaths,
• spinal muscle atrophy associated with the death of neurons,
• epilepsy and encephalopathies.

Diseases related to the malfunction of the nervous system may also be caused by damage to the genes, causing the weakening of the work of muscle fibers, such as myopathies.

All genetic tests are performed using the next-generation sequencing method, using Illumina sequencers. Our tests are subject to internal and external control. The laboratory is subject to continuous external quality control.