Genetics tests in Details

Genetic testing is usually done to screen for or confirm that you have genes that increase the risk for a certain disease. It can be done on newborns, children, or adults. Some parents choose to be tested before or during pregnancy to see whether they are carriers of a certain disease, such as hemophilia.Your genes are like an instruction book: They hold the blueprint for all your inherited traits, from the color of your eyes, to how tall you will grow.Your genes can also tell you whether you're at risk of inheriting a disease, such as breast cancer, cystic fibrosis or Huntington disease. They may also help your healthcare provider figure out the best medicines to treat your condition.A genetic test can find out whether you have damaged, missing, or overactive genes that can cause certain diseases. This test checks your blood or other fluids to look at the pattern (sequence) of the DNA that makes up your genes.

These are different types of genetic tests:

  • Gene tests,which look at single genes or fairly short strands of DNA
  • Chromosomal tests, which test entire chromosomes or long strands of DNA
  • Biochemical tests, which look at protein and enzyme activities


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    In our Labs, # of Clinical Genetics tests is:(175)
    ABO Phenotyping and Genotyping by PCR
    Avian influenza virus by PCR
    b- Globin Gene Mutations (22), PCR, Amniotic Fluid
    b- Globin Gene Mutations (22), PCR, Blood
    b- Globin Gene Mutations (b Thalassemia), Amniotic
    b- Globin Gene Mutations (b Thalassemia), Blood
    Beta-Thalassemia Sequencing - Targeted known mutation
    Beta-Thalassemia Sequencing - Whole Coding Region
    Beta-Thalassemia, Carrier Testing known mutation
    Beta-Thalassemia, PGD (Pre-implantation genetic diag)–unknown mutation
    Beta-Thalassemia, Prenatal Analysis - Sequencing entire coding region
    Beta-Thalassemia, Prenatal Analysis - unknown mutation
    BRCA1 Carrier Testing known mutation
    BRCA1 Prenatal Analysis - known mutation
    BRCA1 Prenatal analysis - unknown mutation
    BRCA1 Sequencing - known mutation
    BRCA1 Sequencing - Targeted known exons
    BRCA1 Sequencing - Whole Coding Region
    Cardiovasular Disease, 12 Mutation Profile, PCR
    CFTR (Cystic Fibrosis Gene) Carrier Testing known mutation
    CFTR PGD (Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis) - known mutation
    CFTR PGD (Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis) - unknown mutation
    CFTR PGD (Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis) - unknown mutation
    CFTR Prenatal Analysis - unknown mutation
    CFTR Sequencing - 32 mutations
    CFTR Sequencing - targeted known exons
    CFTR Sequencing - whole coding region
    Chlamydia by PCR, Qualitative
    Chlamydia by PCR, Quantitative
    Chromosomal Karyotyping, Fragile X Syndrome
    CMV by PCR, Qualitative
    CMV by PCR, Quantitative
    Coagulation Factor II, Plasma:(more info)
    Coagulation Factor IX Assay, Plasma
    Coagulation Factor V, Plasma
    Coagulation Factor VII, Plasma :
    Coagulation Factor VIII:C, Plasma
    Coagulation Factor XI Assay, Plasma
    Coagulation Factor XII Assay, Plasma
    Coagulation Factor XIII Assay, Plasma
    CONFERMATION PHENYLKETONURIA
    CONFERMATION TEST FOR MAPLE SYRUP -URINE By GCMS
    Cystinuria Carrier Testing known mutation
    Cystinuria PGD (Pre-Implantation Genetic Diagnosis) - known mutation
    Cystinuria PGD (Pre-Implantation Genetic Diagnosis)- unknown mutation
    Cystinuria Prenatal Analysis - known mutation
    Cystinuria Prenatal Analysis - unknown mutation
    Cystinuria Sequencing - known mutation
    Cystinuria Sequencing - Targeted known exons
    Cystinuria Sequencing - Whole Coding Region
    DMD (Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy)/Becker Deletion
    Down Syndrome (AFP+B-HCG)
    Down Syndrome (First Trimester Screen)
    Down Syndrome (Triple Screen)
    Down Syndrome Calculation
    Factor II Carrier Testing known mutation
    Factor II by PCR
    Factor V Carrier Testing known mutation
    Factor V by PCR
    FISH (Phil Chromosome or BCR-ABL)
    FISH for Chromosome 13: Prenatal or Postnatal
    FISH for Chromosome 18: Prenatal or Postnatal
    FISH for Chromosome 21: Prenatal or Postnatal
    FISH for Chromosomes 21, 13 & 18: Prenatal or Postnatal
    FISH for Chromosomes X & Y Prenatal or Postnatal
    FISH for Chromosomes: 21, 13, 18, X & Y
    FISH for Chromosomes: 21, 13, X & Y Prenatal or Postnatal
    FISH for X Chromosome: Prenatal or Postnatal
    FISH for Y Chromosome: Prenatal or Postnatal
    FISH on CVS (Chorionic Villus Sampling) for Down syndrome
    FISH: Fanconi Anemia
    FISH: Fetal Blood
    FISH: Other Translocation
    FISH: Prenatal or Postnatal Chromosomal Abnormality, 2 probes
    FISH: Prenatal or Postnatal Chromosomal Abnormality, 3 probes
    FISH: Prenatal or Postnatal Chromosomal Abnormality, 4 probes
    FISH: Prenatal or Postnatal Chromosomal Abnormality, 5 probes
    FISH: Prenatal or Postnatal Chromosomal Abnormality, one probe
    FISH: Trisomy 21
    FMF Carrier Testing known mutation
    FMF PGD (Pre Implantation Genetic Diagnosis) known mutation
    FMF PGD unknown mutation
    FMF Prenatal Analysis known mutation
    FMF Prenatal Analysis unknown mutation
    FMF Sequencing - Selected Known Exons
    FMF Sequencing - Targeted Mutation
    FMF Sequencing - Whole Coding Region
    Fragile X Cytogenetics method
    Gaucher Disease Gene PCR Method
    Gene Dosage Analysis Per Exon
    Gonococcus by PCR, Qualitative
    HBV Genotyping 5-6 genotypes
    HBV Qualitative PCR method
    HBV Quantitative PCR method
    HCV Genotyping
    HCV Qualitative PCR method
    HCV Quantitative PCR method
    Helicobacter pylori DNA, PCR
    Hemochromatosis Gene
    Hereditary Haemochromatosis Mutation, PCR
    Herpes Simplex Virus I & II (HSV I & II) DNA, PCR
    HIV by PCR, Qualitative
    HIV by PCR, Quantitative
    HLA-ABC Class I by Serology, Immunobeads or PCR method
    HLA-B27 by Serology or PCR method
    HLA-B5 by Serology or PCR method
    HLA-DR Class II by Serology, Immunobeads or PCR method
    Human papilloma Virus Subtypes: 6, 11, 40, 16, 18, 31, 45, 56, 52
    Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Genotyping, PCR
    Hyperoxaluria Carrier Testing known mutation
    Hyperoxaluria PGD (Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis) - known mutation
    Hyperoxaluria PGD (Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis) - unknown mutation
    Hyperoxaluria Prenatal Analysis - known mutation
    Hyperoxaluria Prenatal Analysis - unknown mutation
    Hyperoxaluria Sequencing - Targeted known mutation
    Hyperoxaluria Sequencing - Whole Coding Region
    Karyotyping, amniotic fluid
    Karyotyping, bone marrow
    Karyotyping, CVS
    Karyotyping, peripheral blood
    Karyotyping, products of conception
    Liley Zone for Amniotic Fluid
    MTHFR Carrier Testing known mutation
    MTHFR Targeted known mutation
    Mycoplasma pneumonia, PCR
    P53 Carrier Testing - known mutation
    P53 PGD (Pre Implantation Genetic Diagnosis) - known mutation
    P53 PGD (Pre Implantation Genetic Diagnosis) - unknown mutation
    P53 Prenatal Analysis - known mutation
    P53 Prenatal Analysis - unknown mutation
    P53 Sequencing - known mutation
    P53 Sequencing - Targeted known exons
    P53 Sequencing - Whole Coding Region
    PAPP-A for NT screen :
    Parvovirus (B19) DNA, PCR
    Prothrombin G20210A Mutation, PCR, Blood(more info)
    Rh Genotyping Amniotic Fluid, PCR
    Rh Genotyping, Blood, PCR
    SARS by PCR
    Sickle Cell Carrier Testing
    Sickle Cell PGD
    Sickle Cell Prenatal Analysis
    Sickle Cell Targeted known mutation
    TB, fluid/swab by PCR
    Thrombophilia Genetic Panel (APCR, MTHFR & Prothrombin Mutations), PCR
    Tumor Marker ABL-BCR by FISH
    Tumor Marker ABL-BCR Quantitative by PCR
    Tumor Marker Translocation Qualitative by PCR: InV.(16)
    Tumor Marker Translocation Qualitative by PCR: t (1, 19)
    Tumor Marker Translocation Qualitative by PCR: t (12, 21)
    Tumor Marker Translocation Qualitative by PCR: t (18, 14)
    Tumor Marker Translocation Qualitative by PCR: t (4, 11)
    Tumor Marker Translocation Qualitative by PCR: t (8, 18)
    Ureaplasma urealyticum, PCR
    Y- Chromosome Deletion
    Phil Chromosome or BCR-ABL by PCR ( Quantitative)
    Specimen type :
    Method :
    Magnification (Resolution) :
    Number of Metaphase Counted :
    Number of Metaphase Analysed :
    Interpretation :
    XY Chromosomal Detection
    JAK2 Mutation
    Number of Metaphase karyotyped
    Extra counts
    Diploid number of chromosomes per cell
    Sex chromosome constitution
    Numerical chromosome aberration
    Structural chromosome aberration
    ISCN
    Cytogenetics interpretation
    MTHFR (C677T) Gene, PCR
    MTHFR (A1298C) Gene, PCR
    Factor V Leiden (G1691A) Gene, PCR