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What is Clinical Genetics?

Clinical Genetics is the medical speciality that provides a diagnostic service and "genetic counselling" for individuals or families with, or at risk of, conditions that may have a genetic basis. Genetic disorders can affect any body system and at any age group.

The aim of Genetic Services is to help those affected by, or at risk of, a genetic disorder to live and reproduce as normally as possible.

What is included in Genetic Disorders?


Chromosomal abnormalities, which cause birth defects, mental retardation, and/or reproductive problems.

Single gene disorders such as Cystic Fibrosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Huntington's disease, and Sickle Cell Disease, etc.

Familial cancer and Cancer-prone syndromes such as inherited Breast or Colorectal cancer and Neurofibromatosis

Birth defects with a genetic component such as neural tube defects and cleft lip and palate

Different types of genetic tests are used, depending on whether an individual’s chromosomes, the protein (product of a gene), or the DNA itself is defective.

Conditions it is advisable to undergo genetic evaluation


Pregnancy

Recurrent pregnancy loss

Family history of Genetic disorder

Infertility


Know more about Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT)