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"There are 2 types of genetic testing:\r\n\r\n\r\n \tGenetic screening\r\n \tGenetic diagnosis\r\n\r\nGenetic screening gives you information about the chances you or your baby may carry certain genes. A screening test tells your health care provider if more testing needs to be done to make a diagnosis.\r\n\r\nA screening test can be done before pregnancy to give you information about diseases you may be a carrier for, such as thalassemia, bleeding disorders or muscular dystrophy. This is called carrier identification. If you are a carrier for a genetic disease, you could pass the disease on to a future baby.\r\n\r\nGenetic screening may also be done during pregnancy, to give you information about the chances your baby has certain genetic conditions, like Down syndrome (trisomy 21).\r\n\r\nGenetic diagnosis gives a “yes” or “no” answer about certain conditions. It may be done before pregnancy or during pregnancy.   Genetic diagnosis gives you information about:\r\n\r\n \tif you carry the gene for certain diseases, like cystic fibrosis or sickle cell disease\r\n \tif your child has a genetic condition such as Down syndrome\r\n\r\nIf your health care provider recommends genetic testing for you or your partner, you’ll have either genetic screening or genetic diagnosis, depending on your needs."
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