Genetic testing
7 important questions on Genetic testing
What is being carrier of the gene?
What happens if their partner is also carrier?
What is Genetic counselling?
– After this the man and woman can decide about a possible pregnancy.
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Genetic counselling is advisable for people who belong to the risk group, give examples:
– a genetic disease runs in the family;
– a woman has had several miscarriages
What are ways of prenetal diagnosis?
– Ultrasound scan: the embryo is made visible on a screen using sound waves.
– Chorionic villus sampling: a small sample of tissue is taken from the placenta. The chromosomes of these foetal cells are tested.
– Amniocentesis: some amniotic fluid containing cells of the foetus is taken out of the uterus. The chromosomes of the foetus are then tested.
Why are emoving cells with chorionic cillus sampling or amniocentesis not without risk?
What can parents do when unborn child has a serious disease or abnormlity?
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