Get Tested
Finding a Testing Centre
Fragile X can be determined with a blood test which is available in India. The blood test is usually supported with clinical symptoms to arrive at an accurate diagnosis.
The same DNA test used to diagnose Fragile X Syndrome is used to test for FXTAS and POF.
Who is it for?
Who should test for Fragile X Syndrome?
- Individuals with Autism/autistic features.
- Family history of Fragile X or relatives with undiagnosed MR.
- Females with fertility problems.
- Aged persons having ataxia like features.
Where to Test for Fragile X Syndrome?
Bhopal
Dr. Gauri Pandit
Swami Vivekanand Institute of Neurology, Neurosurgery and spine,
Maida Mill Road, Near Reserve Bank,
Bhopal. Madhya Pradesh – 462011
Phone: 0755 2676666
drgauripandit@gmail.com
Delhi
Dr. IC Verma
Institute of Medical Genetics & Genomics
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital,
Rajinder Nagar,
New Delhi – 110060.
Phone Direct lines: +91-11-2586 1767; 4225 1993
Helpline: 09654290523
Fax number: +91-11-2586 2206
Dr. Madhulika Kabra
Genetics Unit, Department of Pediatrics,
Old O.T.Block,
AIIMS,
Ansari Nagar,
New Delhi – 110029
Madhumitarc.aiims@gmail.com
Cochin
Dr. Sheela Nampoothiri
Clinical Professor,
Department of Pediatric Genetics,
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre,
AIMS Ponekkara PO,
Cochin – 682041,
Kerala.
Tel: +91 484 2851234
FAX: +91 484 2802020
sheelanampoothiri@aims.amrita.edu
Coimbatore
Dr. M. Pradeepkumar MD.,DCH.,DNB.,FCG
Consultant Geneticist,
GeneOmm Medical Centre, 320.Avinashi road, Peelamedu,
Coimbatore – 641004.
Phone: 917373456666, 04222575666,
geneomm@gmail.com
www.geneomm.com
Hyderabad
Dr. GR Chandak
CCMB,
Uppal main road,
Habsiguda,
Hyderabad – 500007.
nidan@ccmb.res.in
Khozikode
Dr. Mohandas Nair
Additional Professor in Pediatrics and head of genetic clinic,
Government Medical College,
Kozhikode,
Kerala,
mohandas_nair68@yahoo.com
Mumbai
Dr. Prochi Madon
Dr. Arundhati Athuyle
Fragile-X testing and Genetic Counseling,
Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre.
Contact: 66573343.
geneticsjaslok@gmail.com
Pune
Dr. Chaitanya A. Datar
Clinical & Metabolic Geneticist,
Sahyadri Medical Genetics & Tissue Engg Facility,
KEM Hospital, Pune,
Bharati Hospital, Pune,
Mob: +91-9869143449.
Clinic/ Lab Address
Sahyadri Medical Genetics & Tissue Engineering Facility (SMGTEF),
Sahyadri Corporate Building, 4th floor,
Lokmanya Colony, Opposite Vanaz Compound, Kothrud,
Behind Sahyadri Hospital Kothrud,
Tel: 020-67213500