Genetic Testing: Unlocking Answers for Your Family’s Genetic Health

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  Finding Genetic Testing Near Me

  Genetic testing and diagnosis is the process of identifying if an individual is at risk for, or has a rare disease. It can also identify if an individual is a carrier of a rare disease or genetic syndrome.  There are many different types of  testing options available, and finding the right test, based on an individual’s family medical history, possible symptoms, and risk for developing a rare disease, is essential in order to reach a targeted and accurate diagnosis.

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  Genetic Screening in a Newborn

  Genetic screening in newborns is essential for identifying up to 50 genetic, metabolic, hormonal and hemoglobin diseases that may have serious, potentially life threatening consequences for a newborn in the first few weeks or months of their life, but which are not necessarily identifiable from their potential symptoms alone.

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  What is a Genetic Analysis Platform?

  The FDNA Health genetic analysis platform is a proven solution for delivering more accurate and faster genetic diagnosis of rare diseases. It combines advanced AI facial screening technology, with extensive genetic clinical experience, as well as a database of thousands of genetic syndrome markers, plus an extensive and global network of genetic experts.

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  The Future of Genetic Analysis Tools

  What is genetic analysis? Genetic analysis has traditionally been an invasive procedure, requiring in-person consultations, in order to sequence DNA, which can then be used to assess an individual’s risk for developing certain genetic syndromes. It is not something that has been directly available to rare disease patients and their families.

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  Genetic Diagnosis for Rare Disease – An overview

  Genetic diagnosis for rare disease is a process, sometimes also referred to as a diagnostic journey. The aim of the process is to find answers for patients, either about their genetic health, their risk for developing a rare disease, or which specific rare disease they might be at risk for.

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  A Complete Guide to DNA Diagnosis: Process and Insights

  DNA diagnosis, or genetic testing, is a form of screening which can identify changes or mutations in an individual’s gene that may in turn cause a rare disease or genetic syndrome.  DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is a molecule found within all of the body’s genes. DNA contains instructions for each of our cells to do what it is they need to do, in order to help our body develop, live and grow. DNA carries inherited information from both parents, and affects many parts of the body, from how vital organs work, to physical features such as hair color and height.

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  Genetic Diagnosis – A definition

  Genetic diagnosis refers to the process by which an individual receives a diagnosis of a rare disease or genetic syndrome. This process can include several stages, including genetic analysis, genetic counseling, and genetic testing. In some cases it may involve the ruling out of a rare disease altogether.

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  The Genetic Diagnosis Process – A guide

  If there is a known history of a rare disease, or gene change, in a family. Before planning a pregnancy, or in some instances couples undergo genetic testing before getting married. After initial genetic testing has returned positive results for a gene change or rare disease marker. Due to symptoms or features, including facial features, or medical conditions, that have no known identifiable cause, and together might suggest a rare disease or genetic cause.

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  What is Genetic Health Testing?

  Genetic health testing investigates an individual’s DNA, to identify genetic mutations or chromosomal changes that might trigger a rare disease in themselves or their future offspring. Diagnosis of a rare disease or syndrome

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