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Angelo DiPreta is a career sales leader and the executive sales director at Quest Diagnostics in the New York Metro Area. For many years, Angelo DiPreta has been responsible for developing and coaching sales professionals at Quest and identifying new market opportunities for a wide variety of testing services.
One of the most specialized tests offered by Quest is the Huntington’s Disease Mutation Analysis test, which confirms a clinical diagnosis of Huntington's disease, a fatal genetic disorder that breaks down the cells of the brain. Before taking such a test, patients should consider several points.
First, Huntington’s disease currently has no cure or preventive measures. Patients with a positive result may pursue clinical trial opportunities, but it’s advisable to have a strong support system in place.
Moreover, test results could have a significant impact on your relationships with people close to you. Even if you are psychologically prepared for the possibility of a positive result, those around you might not be.
Last, a positive result could make it more difficult to get access to certain insurance. Some types of insurance are protected from this type of discrimination, but others, such as life insurance, are not.
