Category Archives: genetic counseling

Does an abnormal or positive prenatal screen result mean that my baby will have Down syndrome?

Posted on February 13, 2013 by womensresearch

Does an abnormal or positive prenatal screen result mean that my baby will have Down syndrome? No! Prenatal screening, including a ‘triple screen’, ‘quad screen’ or ‘integrated screen’, are screening tests which are different than diagnostic tests.  A screening test … Continue reading →

Posted in genetic counseling, Genetics, Women's Health | Leave a comment

‘Harmony Prenatal Test’, ‘MaterniT21 PLUS’, and the ‘Non-invasive verifi prenatal test’: What are these new prenatal tests and where can you get tested?

Posted on December 17, 2012 by womensresearch

These three tests (‘Harmony Prenatal Test’, ‘MaterniT21 PLUS’, and ‘Non-invasive verifi prenatal test’) are examples of different brands of Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT). NIPT uses new technology to detect fetal aneuploidy during pregnancy.  Genetic material (DNA) in human cells is … Continue reading →

Posted in genetic counseling, Genetics, Women's Health | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

I’ve been referred for genetic counseling… What does that mean?

Posted on November 19, 2012 by womensresearch

Most people who are referred for genetic counseling have never heard of it before, and can be quite intimidated by the sound of it – is someone going to try to change my genes?? Like gene therapy or something? Or … Continue reading →

Posted in genetic counseling, Genetics, Women's Health | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment