Understanding Your Heart Health Concerns
When heart conditions run in your family, the uncertainty can be overwhelming. You may worry about passing genetic risks to your children or wonder if your symptoms signal something serious. Our LDB3 Gene Cardiomyopathy test addresses these very concerns with compassion and medical precision.
What This Test Detects
This advanced genetic screening examines the LDB3 gene using Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technology to identify mutations associated with Dilated Cardiomyopathy Type 1C. This condition causes the heart muscle to weaken and enlarge, reducing its ability to pump blood effectively. By detecting these genetic markers early, we can help you understand your cardiac health risks before symptoms become severe.
Who Should Consider This Test
This test is particularly important if you experience:
- Unexplained shortness of breath or fatigue
- Swelling in your legs, ankles, or feet
- Heart palpitations or irregular heartbeat
- Family history of cardiomyopathy or sudden cardiac death
- Planning pregnancy with known family cardiac conditions
Why Early Detection Matters for Your Health
Identifying LDB3 gene mutations early provides crucial advantages:
- Enable proactive monitoring and preventive care
- Guide appropriate treatment decisions with your cardiologist
- Provide clarity for family planning decisions
- Reduce anxiety through definitive genetic information
- Potentially prevent serious cardiac complications
Understanding Your Results with Confidence
Our comprehensive approach includes genetic counselling to ensure you fully understand your results. We’ll help you interpret what the findings mean for your health and provide clear guidance on next steps. Whether your results show a mutation or provide reassuring clarity, you’ll have the professional support needed to make informed healthcare decisions.
Transparent Pricing & Value
| Service | Regular Price | Special Price |
|---|---|---|
| LDB3 Cardiomyopathy DNA Test | ZAR 9,350 | ZAR 6,700 |
This investment in your cardiac health provides peace of mind that could prevent costly emergency treatments and hospitalisations down the line.
Trust & Accessibility Across South Africa
Oracle Genomics brings advanced cardiac genetic testing to patients nationwide. With sample collection available in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria and throughout South Africa, we make specialized healthcare accessible. Our NGS technology ensures 99.9% accuracy, and our 3-4 week turnaround time means you get answers when you need them most.
Take Action for Your Heart Health Today
Don’t let uncertainty about inherited heart conditions control your life. Our genetic counselling team is ready to help you understand your risks and take proactive steps toward better cardiac health. With convenient booking options and nationwide coverage, getting the clarity you need has never been easier.
Book your genetic counselling session today and take the first step toward understanding your heart health inheritance.
