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Results 1 - 9 of 9 for Blood test
  1. What is noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) and what disorders can it screen for?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... NIPT is considered noninvasive because it requires drawing blood only from the pregnant woman and does not pose any risk to the fetus. NIPT is a screening test , which means that it will not give a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/testing/nipt - Genetics
  2. What is informed consent?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... test will be carried out (for example, a blood sample). What the test results mean , including positive and negative results, and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../understanding/testing/informedconsent - Genetics
  3. How is genetic testing done?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... directly to the patient if requested. Newborn screening tests are done on a small blood sample, which is taken by pricking the baby's heel. Unlike other types of genetic testing, a parent will usually only ... positive. If the test result is positive, additional testing is needed to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/testing/procedure - Genetics
  4. What are the risks and limitations of genetic testing?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... genetic tests are very small, particularly for those tests that require only a blood sample or buccal smear (a method that samples cells from the inside surface of the cheek). The procedures used for prenatal ... of the test results. People may feel angry, depressed, anxious, or ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../understanding/testing/riskslimitations - Genetics
  5. What do the results of genetic tests mean?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... have some genetic material in common, a positive test result may also have implications for certain blood relatives of the person undergoing testing. It is ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../testing/interpretingresults - Genetics
  6. How are genetic conditions diagnosed?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... are used to diagnose genetic disorders. Other laboratory tests that measure the levels of certain substances in blood and urine can also help suggest a diagnosis. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/consult/diagnosis - Genetics
  7. How is direct-to-consumer genetic testing done?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... need to visit a health clinic to have blood drawn. 3. Analyzing the sample A laboratory will analyze the sample to look for particular genetic variations. The variations included in the test depend on the purpose of the test. 4. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../dtcgenetictesting/dtcprocess - Genetics
  8. Is gene therapy available to treat my disorder?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... atrophy . Other genetic therapies have been approved for blood cell ... trials) are under way to test gene therapy as a treatment for genetic conditions, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/therapy/availability - Genetics
  9. Why might someone have a genetic consultation?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... frequently in children born to older women.) Abnormal test results that suggest a genetic ... related by blood (for example, cousins) who plan to have children ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/consult/reasons - Genetics