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5 Things You Should Know about Genetic Testing

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5 Things You Should Know about Genetic Testing

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  1. 5 Things You Should Know about Genetic Testing

  2. Genes are the map to a person’s anatomy that involves physical make up as well as their mentalstructure.They provide the storehouse of information that talks about cells, tissues and their response to the environment.

  3. Like any other medical test, a genetic test may yield a positive or negative result. Some of the methods involved in genetic testing are : • Molecular Genetic tests • Chromosomal Genetic tests • Biochemical Genetic tests

  4. 1.Remember your family history holds the key In case you have a gene mutation you need to recognize the pattern of the disease amongst your family members. Genetic testing and counselling provide a better understanding of the risks that you and your family members may face.

  5. 2. In a position to seek first hand treatment Earlier detection makes it possible to seek treatment according to the situation. Always remember an awareness of the disease way ahead of time gives you a chance to make lifestyle changes or consider risk reducing medications or even go for surgery.

  6. 3. Though you are healthy, you may be the carrier of a genetic mutation Even if you do not face a serious condition personally, you may be a carrier of a genetic disease that can be handed over to your future generations. Genetic testing helps bring out those anomalies through carrier screening.

  7. 4. Get advice from your genetic counselor It is always better to get an opinion from your genetic counsellor. Talk about the pros and cons with the counsellor and determine which screening test is best for you. Your counsellor will guide you on how to go about after the results are got. With good counselling, you will understand your results better and make wiser health choices.

  8. 5. It is affordable as it is covered under Insurance If you are re-thinking about whether you have to take a screen test or not due to the high cost involved in testing, then you can assuredly go in for the test as the cost is covered by most insurance providers.

  9. Thank you

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