Testing for Birth Defects

There are many types of tests that may be performed to determine whether a child has a genetic birth defect. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.
 
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Chromosome Studies: Karyotype, Extended Banding, Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH)
 
Studies for Single Gene Defects: DNA (Direct and Indirect)
 
Biochemical Genetic Testing

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