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Parental Genetic Testing

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Parental Genetic Testing

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  1. Parental Genetic Testing Should you get tested?

  2. What is Prenatal Genetic Testing? • Screens for genetic mutationswhich could result in a birth defect • Includes screening and diagnostic tests • Gives insight into the health of your baby before he or she is born • Tests are optional but are usually recommended by most doctors

  3. Screening vs Diagnostic Testing • Screening tests identify the risks of your baby being born with a birth defect • Normally offered during first or second trimester • Includes blood tests and ultrasounds • Cannot make a definitive diagnosis • Diagnostic tests are performed when a screening test detects a potential problem • More invasive than screening tests • Carry slight risk for miscarriage • Include CVS or amniocenteses

  4. Who is offered prenatal genetic testing? • Most doctors will recommend all pregnant women get screening tests • It is especially recommended for: • Mother or father with a family history, or another child, with genetic disorders • Couples concerned about how their lifestyle will affect their baby • Couples related genetically, such as first cousins or close blood relatives

  5. Screening Test Options • NIPT – Also known as a non invasive prenatal test, NIPT screens the mother’s blood for potential problems as early as 9 weeks of gestation • Quad Screen – Completed during second trimester to measure levels of four substances found in your blood • Prenatal cell-free DNA screen – Examines the fetus’ DNA found in the mother’s blood. Can also determine baby’s blood type and gender

  6. Diagnostic Screening Options • CVS – also known as a chorionic villus sampling, CVS diagnosis birth defects and is usually performed in the first trimester by taking a sample of the mother’s placenta. Women who get a CVS have a slightly elevated risk of miscarrying. • Amniocentesis – performed in the second trimester to diagnosis chromosomal abnormalities and genetic conditions. A sample of the amniotic fluid is taken and examined. This test also increases your chance of miscarriage.

  7. Common Disorders Found Through Prenatal Genetic Testing • Down syndrome • Trisomy 13 • Spina bifida • Anencephaly • Cystic fibrosis • Sickle cell anemia

  8. You’ve Got Your Results – Now What? • Results for most tests will be available within a couple of weeks • Prenatal genetic testing give you more time to prepare for any potential health problems your baby may face after birth • A genetic counselor can help you better understand your results and the options available for you and your family • A counselor may also recommend additional testing to diagnosis what a screening test found

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