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Good & Bad Aspects of Genetic Screening Test

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Genetic screening test is a medical testing procedure that involves analysis of human DNA through which identification of mutations in DNA sequence or chromosome structure can be known. Mutations in the DNA sequence can be a clear indication of physical deformity or chances of getting high risk illness in future.

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Good & Bad Aspects of

Genetic Screening Test

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Genetic Screening Test

Genetic screening is a medical testing procedure that involves analysis of human DNA through which identification of mutations in DNA

sequence or chromosome structure can be known. Mutations in the DNA sequence can be a clear indication of physical deformity or

chances of getting high risk illness in future.

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Metabolic Genetic Disorders in Humans

Down Syndrome

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Sickle Cell Anemia

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01 Tay-Sachs Syndrome

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Cystic Fibrosis04 Albinism

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05 Thalassaemia

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These are some of the common genetic disorders that can easily be analysed through genetic screening procedure.

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Genetic Testing Procedure

The testing process of genetic screening is simple.

The genetic material for testing is collected through blood smear.

Also by taking cheek swab or through amniocentesis for pregnant womens, the testing can be done.

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Positive Sides of Genetic Screening

Test

Genetic screening test is one of the best ways of diagnosing deadly diseases at the earliest. As this screening process gives the correct gential

health status, it is easy to know the body disorder even if the symptoms are not

physically expressed.

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Positive Sides of Genetic Screening Test

● For pregnant women's prenatal screening is done. Prenatal test helps to detect chances of getting any kind of metabolic genetic disorder for the baby in further growth.

● For newborn babies newborn screening test is conducted which provides all kinds of information regarding the child's genital health status.

● For patients with a high risk profile of family history being subjected to metabolic disorders like breast cancer, genetic testing help the patient to know his health status & to lead a healthy lifestyle by taking the right medication to control the symptoms of the disease.

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Negative Sides of Genetic Screening

Test

Even though genetic screening delivers plenty of advanced medical support,

there are certain negative shades too for this testing

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Negative Sides of Genetic Screening Test

As it conveys the gential health status of a body, it’s important to keep the information confidential.

Many medical cases regarding termination of pregnancy have been reported as the couples come to know about the gential status of the baby in the womb.

Abortion of many baby girl child by the parents through this genital screening led to be one of the major concerns for the society.

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Genetic Testing Dubai

Genetic screening tests have led to many important ethical and medical concerns for society, but apart from that this medical advancement has supported many lives to lead a healthy pleasant life.

Genetic testing Dubai focus on uplifting the positive outcomes of genetic screening that could save lives and treat illness of the people all across GCC.

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