Genetic Screening in Reproductive Health Care

Genetic Screening in Reproductive Health Care

Genetic screening is used to identify individuals who have genetic variations or mutations that are associated with a particular disorder. Genetic screening may be useful to plan for periodic evaluation, implementation of preventive strategies, or initiation of therapeutic interventions. Current pra...

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Published in:Clinical obstetrics and gynecology Vol. 51; no. 1; pp. 3 - 23
Main Author: MENNUTI, MICHAEL T
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United States Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc 01-03-2008
Subjects:
Carrier State
Cystic Fibrosis - diagnosis
Cystic Fibrosis - genetics
Female
Genetic Counseling
Genetic Testing
Hemoglobinopathies - diagnosis
Hemoglobinopathies - genetics
Heterozygote
Humans
Pregnancy
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Summary:Genetic screening is used to identify individuals who have genetic variations or mutations that are associated with a particular disorder. Genetic screening may be useful to plan for periodic evaluation, implementation of preventive strategies, or initiation of therapeutic interventions. Current practice is to offer carrier screening for certain genetic diseases during the preconception encounter or more commonly as part of early prenatal care.
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ISSN:0009-9201
1532-5520
DOI:10.1097/GRF.0b013e318160f241