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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
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Genetics services in Alberta
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This type of testing is done to determine whether you have a greater chance of having diseases that usually show up later in life. If you have a relative who has the disease, information from these tests can help you make decisions about preventing or slowing the progress of the disease.
Genetic testing is used to identify the risk of diseases such as:
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & Brian D. O'Brien, MD - Internal Medicine & Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine & Elizabeth T. Russo, MD - Internal Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Siobhan M. Dolan, MD, MPH - Reproductive Genetics
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