Genetic Counseling - Reasons and Results

Reasons and Results

Families or individuals may choose to attend counseling or undergo prenatal testing for a number of reasons.

  • Family history of a genetic condition or chromosome abnormality
  • Molecular test for single gene disorder
  • Increased maternal age (35 years and older)
  • Increased paternal age (40 years and older)
  • Abnormal maternal serum screening results or ultrasound findings
  • Increased nuchal translucency measurements on ultrasound
  • Strong family history of cancer
  • Predictive testing for adult-onset conditions

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