Genetic Testing FAQ

 

 

 










 


 

 

What is Genetic Testing?
 
 
Uses of Genetic Testing
 
 
Ancillary Services
 
What is a Genetic Consultation?
 
 
Who Should Have a Genetic Consultation?
 
 
Ordering Genetic Testing
 
 

 

 

 

What is Genetic Testing?

  • What is a Clinical Test?
  • What is a Research Test?
  • What is an Investigational Test?
     

Answers to these questions are available at Genetests.

 

Last Update 1-13-05

Uses of Genetic Testing

  • Diagnostic Testing
  • Predictive Testing
  • Carrier Testing
  • Prenatal Testing
  • Preimplantation Testing
  • Newborn Screening
     

Answers to these topics can be found at Genetests
 

Last Update 1-13-05

Ancillary Services

  • Parentage Testing
  • Zygosity Testing
  • Genotyping
  • DNA Banking
     

Answers to these topics can be found at Genetests

Last Update 1-13-05

What is a Genetic Consultation?

  • What Happens in a Consultation?
  • Where Can You Get a Consultation?
  • Who Provides Consultations?

     

Answers to these questions can be found at Genetests.

Last Update 1-13-05

Who Should Have a Genetic Consultation?

  • Preconception/Prenatal Consultation
  • Pediatric Consultation
  • Adolescent/Adult Consultation

     

Answers to these questions can be found at Genetests

Last Update 1-13-05

Ordering Genetic Testing

  • Choosing a Laboratory
  • Pretest Counseling/Informed Consent
  • Sample Logistics and Documentation
  • Test Result Interpretation/Follow-up

     

Answers to these topics can be found at Genetests.

Last Update 1-13-05