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Genetics
Understanding genetics
Carrier identification
Prenatal screening and testing
Newborn screening
Predictive and presymptomatic testing
Genetic testing
Chromosomal microarray testing
Genetic testing for hereditary cancer
Genetic testing for inherited heart conditions
Whole exome sequencing
Genetic counselling
What to think about
Genetics services in Alberta
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A chromosomal microarray (array) is a test that looks for any pieces of chromosomes that are missing and any pieces that are extra. These changes to our chromosomes can sometimes cause health or learning concerns.
Your healthcare provider may suggest this test to look for a cause for your or your child's health or learning concerns.
An array is done on a sample of blood. It can give 4 kinds of results:
Because the array only looks for missing and extra pieces of genetic material, some genetic causes for health concerns cannot be found by this test. In some cases, your healthcare team might suggest a more detailed test to look at your genes 'up close'.
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