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… Overview Colorectal cancer genetic testing can tell you if you carry rare … and Lynch syndrome. In these conditions, screening often starts sooner than age 40. …
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… or how severe they will be. Deciding About Testing The decision to have the test is … Genetic Counselling The results of genetic testing can affect your life. It may be a good … genetic counselling before deciding to have testing. Genetic counsellors can explain the …
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… What Is Hemochromatosis Genetic (HFE) Screening? Screening tests help your doctor look for a … Gene (HFE) Test Who Should Be Screened? Screening is only recommended for people who …
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… causes very thick mucus in the lungs and problems with digesting food. Familial … in the cells of the brain and nervous system. Health Tools Health Tools help you make wise … (Chorionic Villus Sampling)? What Is Carrier Screening? A carrier is a person who can pass …
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… prevent blood clots. If a person with these genetic changes takes clopidogrel, the … of having a heart attack or a stroke. A genetic test might be used if your doctor thinks that …
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… Overview Genetic testing for medicines means that a person has tests to see … tests. Doctors don't use these tests for all medicines. They use them before prescribing certain medicines for some conditions. For example, …
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… Learning Center Learn about genetic conditions Genes determine what you … Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Genetic Testing Apolipoprotein E-4 Genetic (DNA) Test … Cystic Fibrosis Cystic Fibrosis Carrier Screening Down Syndrome Down Syndrome, Ages 1 …
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… with genes or chromosomes , an organ, or body chemistry. A birth defect may have only a mild … There are two types of birth defects tests: screening and diagnostic. Screening tests show … with genes or chromosomes , an organ, or body chemistry. A birth defect may have only a mild …
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… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Pregnancy: Should I Have Screening Tests for … Down syndrome. The test is not available everywhere, because a doctor must have special … generally very safe. Personal stories about deciding to have a screening test for birth …
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… and sticky. The mucus builds up and causes problems in many of the body's organs, … they have the changed gene. What Is Carrier Screening? Cystic fibrosis (CF) carrier … decide not to have testing if your provincial health plan does not pay for it. Testing does …