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Ashtyn Update....Have to go back to U of M for more testing:(
by Cheyenne_08, Apr 28, 2008 02:20PM
I got a call from U of M today. Apparently, Ashtyn's Creatine Kinase test came back elavated which his first neurologist failed to meantion. Therefore, the doctor has asked that the test be repeated. Along with that, they will be doing the following blood tests: Lactate & Pyrovate (gets drawn with no turnakit (can't spell lol), put on ice, and sent straight to the Mayo Clinic), HL Carnitin Profile, and a Chromosomal MicroArray Analysis....
I found some info on the CMA:
Chromosomal Microarray Analysis (CMA) is a new genetic test that can detect disorders usually picked up by chromosome analysis (karyotype) and disorders that cannot be picked up on a karyotype (including many single gene disorders). It may be ordered for any patient with unexplained mental retardation or developmental delay, unusual physical characteristics, multiple congenital anomalies, or possible gene deletion or duplication.
Anyway, they want it done asap, so I go Wednesday at 1:30. Wish Ashtyn luck... =(
I found some info on the CMA:
Chromosomal Microarray Analysis (CMA) is a new genetic test that can detect disorders usually picked up by chromosome analysis (karyotype) and disorders that cannot be picked up on a karyotype (including many single gene disorders). It may be ordered for any patient with unexplained mental retardation or developmental delay, unusual physical characteristics, multiple congenital anomalies, or possible gene deletion or duplication.
Anyway, they want it done asap, so I go Wednesday at 1:30. Wish Ashtyn luck... =(
Member Comments (8)
by Me2mommy2b, Apr 28, 2008 02:57PM
Good luck, Ashtyn!
by have 2 kids, Apr 28, 2008 03:16PM
Good luck!
by Jenny100, Apr 28, 2008 03:23PM
To: Ashtyn
Good luck sweet boy!! You are lucky to have such a good mommy whose life is centered on you!! :)
by Cheyenne_08, Apr 28, 2008 04:44PM
lol...that kid is definatly the center of attention lol
by energy_train, Apr 28, 2008 08:06PM
I wish you the best of luck. I promise that at some point, this testing will stop and you will get to enjoy your little man. Between now and then though, times are long. We've been in your shoes and I feel for you. We'll be praying for you guys! Julie
by Cheyenne_08, Apr 28, 2008 09:19PM
Thank you so much Julie! It has been so rough and I just want it to be over!
by Crritter, Apr 29, 2008 12:34AM
Aw, good luck Ashtyn and mommy! I hope things run smooth and you get some good news. Lots of happy thoughts and prayers!
by Cheyenne_08, Apr 29, 2008 07:53AM
Thanks guys!
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