Genetic Counseling - Steps in Counseling Process

Genetic Counseling - Steps In A Counseling Process

Clinical examination of patient , medical records, X- Ray / ultrasound scan reports, biochemical tests.
Performa collection (Pedigree / medical history)
Tests

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Cytogenetic Diagnosis

Karyotyping / Banding Techniques
Flourescent in situ hybridization ( FISH )
Molecular Diagnosis

Molecular Diagnosis

Polymerase chain Reaction ( PCR ) for single gene disorder
Southern blotting
Restriction digestion – For mutation of analysis by Restriction Fragment length polymorphism ( RFLP ).
A gentic counselor will look at the above and establish the following.
Accurate diagnosis and reports of genetic status.
Careful examination of pedigree & reports of tests and available data for arising inheritance pattern for risk estimation.

Published on Jan 25, 2016
Last Updated on Sep 18, 2020

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