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Genetic Testing Result Means

What does your genetic test results means. For more details on genetic screening test, visit: http://www.fml-dubai.com/genetic-screening/

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Genetic Testing Result Means

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  1. Genetic Testing Result Means

  2. Before Genetic Testing • The result of genetic testing can be life changing. • It is important for patients and their families to ask questions about the potential meaning of genetic test results. • Genetic counseling should be provided before and after the genetic testing. • The outcome of a genetic testing will either be negative or positive.

  3. Genetic Testing • This tests will help to determine whether you, your partner, or your baby carry genes for certain inherited disorders. • Genetic tests are done by analyzing small samples of blood or body tissues.  • The type of genetic test needed to make a specific diagnosis is based on the particular illness.

  4. Genetic Testing During Pregnancy • Before birth, pregnant women may decide to undergo blood test available to women to screen for some disorders. • If further problem is detected amniocentesis or chorionic villussampling (CVS) may be recommended. • This fluid can be tested to check for genetic problems and to determine the sex of the child. • CVS is usually performed between the 10th and 12th weeks of pregnancy.

  5. Negative Result Means • If the test results have shown negative, then it means there is no change in gene or chromosomes. • This result can indicate that a person is not affected by a particular disorder also not a carrier of a specific genetic mutation. • In order to confirm, further testing may be required to confirm a negative result.

  6. Positive Result Means • If the test result has come positive means that there is a change in a particular gene, chromosome, or protein of interest. • The test result indicates that a person is a carrier of a particular genetic mutation identify an increased risk of developing a disease. • Further testing may required to finalize the type of genetic disorder.

  7. Conclusion • Uninformative test results sometimes occur because everyone has common, natural variations in their DNA, that do not affect health. • When interpreting test results, healthcare professionals consider a person's medical history, family history, and the type of genetic testing  that was done. • For genetic screening test in Dubai, visit : http://www.fml-dubai.com/genetic-screening/

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