Interesting Uses For DNA Testing

Prenatal Genetic Testing

When women are pregnant, prenatal genetic testing can be helpful to determine if their fetus has any abnormalities with their genes. Two of the disorders most often noticed this way include trisomy 18 syndrome and Down syndrome. It is common for doctors to recommend their patients be tested for these disorders. When women know ahead of time their baby may be born with abnormalities, it makes it easier to make the appropriate plans. Amniocentesis is typically used for this type of genetic testing. This test takes a sample of the women’s amniotic fluid and tests it. There is a newer option doctors might also consider that is referred to as cell-free DNA testing. It involves taking a blood sample from mom to check out the baby’s DNA.

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