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  1. What are whole exome sequencing and whole genome sequencing?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... technique used to test for genetic disorders. Two methods, whole exome sequencing and whole genome sequencing, are ... healthcare and research to identify genetic variations; both methods rely on new technologies that allow rapid sequencing ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/testing/sequencing - Genetics
  2. Malignant hyperthermia 
    ... are often used during surgery and other invasive procedures. Specifically, this reaction occurs in response to some ... to temporarily paralyze a person during a surgical procedure. If given these drugs, people at risk of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/malignant-hyperthermia - Genetics
  3. How is genetic testing done?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... during pregnancy), or other tissue. For example, a procedure called a buccal smear uses a small brush ... test, it is important to understand the testing procedure, the benefits and limitations of the test, and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/testing/procedure - Genetics
  4. What is noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) and what disorders can it screen for?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... sometimes called noninvasive prenatal screening (NIPS), is a method of determining the risk that the fetus will ... obesity, and fetal abnormality. There are multiple NIPT methods to analyze fetal cfDNA. To determine chromosomal aneuploidy, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/testing/nipt - Genetics
  5. Central core disease 
    ... certain drugs used during surgery and other invasive procedures. This reaction is called malignant hyperthermia. Malignant hyperthermia ... to temporarily paralyze a person during a surgical procedure. If given these drugs, people at risk of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/central-core-disease - Genetics
  6. What are the risks and limitations of genetic testing?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... only a blood sample or buccal smear (a method that samples cells from the inside surface of the cheek). The procedures used for prenatal diagnostic testing (called amniocentesis and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../understanding/testing/riskslimitations - Genetics
  7. Multiminicore disease 
    ... certain drugs used during surgery and other invasive procedures. This reaction is called malignant hyperthermia. Malignant hyperthermia ... to temporarily paralyze a person during a surgical procedure. If given these drugs, people at risk of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/multiminicore-disease - Genetics
  8. KRAS gene 
    ... Tuveson DA. Physiological analysis of oncogenic K-ras. Methods Enzymol. 2006;407:676-90. doi: 10.1016/ ... analysis in human Ras/MAP kinase genetic syndromes. Methods Mol Biol. 2010;661:433-47. doi: 10. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/kras - Genetics
  9. What is informed consent?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... it is important to fully understand the testing procedure, the benefits and limitations of the test, and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../understanding/testing/informedconsent - Genetics
  10. Pseudocholinesterase deficiency 
    ... The drugs are often employed for brief surgical procedures or in emergencies when a breathing tube must ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../pseudocholinesterase-deficiency - Genetics
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