Good & Bad Aspects of Genetic Screening Test

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Good Bad Aspects of Genetic Screening Test

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Genetic Screening Test

• Genetic screening is a medical testing procedure
  that involves analysis of human DNA through which
  identification of mutations in DNA sequence or
  chromosome structure can be known. Mutations in
  the DNA sequence can be a clear indication of
  physical deformity or chances of getting high
  risk illness in future.

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Metabolic Genetic Disorders in Humans
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These are some of the common genetic disorders
that can easily be analysed through genetic
screening procedure.

• Down Syndrome

• Sickle Cell Anemia

• Tay-Sachs Syndrome

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• Cystic Fibrosis

• Albinism

• Thalassaemia

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Genetic Testing Procedure

• The testing process of genetic screening is
  simple.
• The genetic material for testing is collected
  through blood smear.
• Also by taking cheek swab or through
  amniocentesis for pregnant womens, the testing
  can be done.

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Positive Sides of Genetic Screening Test
Genetic screening test is one of the best ways of
diagnosing deadly diseases at the earliest. As
this screening process gives the correct gential
health status, it is easy to know the body
disorder even if the symptoms are not physically
expressed.
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• Positive Sides of Genetic Screening Test
• For pregnant women's prenatal screening is done.
  Prenatal test helps to detect chances of getting
  any kind of metabolic genetic disorder for the
  baby in further growth.
• For newborn babies newborn screening test is
  conducted which provides all kinds of information
  regarding the child's genital health status.
• For patients with a high risk profile of family
  history being subjected to metabolic disorders
  like breast cancer, genetic testing help the
  patient to know his health status to lead a
  healthy lifestyle by taking the right medication
  to control the symptoms of the disease.

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Negative Sides of Genetic Screening Test
Even though genetic screening delivers plenty of
advanced medical support, there are certain
negative shades too for this testing
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• Negative Sides of Genetic Screening Test
• As it conveys the gential health status of a
  body, its important to keep the information
  confidential.
• Many medical cases regarding termination of
  pregnancy have been reported as the couples come
  to know about the gential status of the baby in
  the womb.
• Abortion of many baby girl child by the parents
  through this genital screening led to be one of
  the major concerns for the society.

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Genetic Testing Dubai

• Genetic screening tests have led to many
  important ethical and medical concerns for
  society, but apart from that this medical
  advancement has supported many lives to lead a
  healthy pleasant life.
• Genetic testing Dubai focus on uplifting the
  positive outcomes of genetic screening that could
  save lives and treat illness of the people all
  across GCC.

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