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PGD – Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis
This cutting-edge IVF technique is being developed to help couples where one or both partners carries a serious genetic disease, such as cystic fibrosis (CF) and beta-thalassemia, or X-linked chromosome disorders. The technique involves many hours of intricate lab work so that faulty genes and chromosomes can be detected in fertilised embryos after they’ve been…
The Guthrie Test
When you baby is about a week old your midwife will carry out a few other tests, the one that is most commonly spoken about is The Guthrie Test. These tests are carried out to test for rare genetic conditions. The Guthrie test This is a blood test that is done routinely towards the end of your…
Posted in Baby, Baby Health, Newborn baby
Tagged congenital hypothyroidism, Cystic fibrosis, Genetic disorders, Guthrie test, Newborn screening, PGD
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