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Published on: February 23, 2011

Genetics in prenatal diagnosis.

Karen Mei Xian Lim¹, Aniza Puteri Mahyuddin², Arundhati Tushar Gosavi¹

¹Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, National University Health System, Singapore.

Singapore Medical Journal

|February 1, 2023

Summary

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Prenatal genetic testing options have rapidly advanced, enabling precise fetal genetic diagnoses before birth. Comprehensive genetic counseling is crucial for informed maternal decisions regarding pregnancy management.

Keywords:

Copy number variants foetal anomaly genetic testing next-generation sequencing prenatal diagnosis

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Area of Science:

Genetics
Reproductive Medicine
Bioinformatics

Background:

Prenatal genetic testing options have rapidly evolved due to technological advancements.
Sequencing technology now permits genetic diagnoses at the single-base-pair level before birth.

Purpose of the Study:

To review current prenatal screening and diagnostic genetic tests.
To discuss their clinical applications, limitations, and future directions.

Main Methods:

Literature review of advancements in prenatal genetic testing.
Analysis of current clinical applications and limitations of genetic tests.

Main Results:

Genetic testing offers detailed fetal genetic information, empowering informed pregnancy decisions.
Clinician awareness and comprehensive genetic counseling are essential for effective utilization.

Conclusions:

The review covers the spectrum of available prenatal genetic tests, their uses, and limitations.
Future directions in prenatal genetics are explored, emphasizing informed decision-making.