Purpose:
To examine an individual’s genetic makeup for various purposes such as ancestry, paternity, and genetic disorders.
Specific Tests:
– Ancestry Testing: Analyzes genetic markers to provide information about ethnic background, geographic origins, and family lineage.
– Paternity Testing: Compares DNA samples from a child and a potential parent to determine biological parentage with high accuracy.
– Genetic Disorder Testing:
– Carrier Screening: Identifies if a person carries a gene for a recessive genetic disorder.
– Prenatal Testing: Detects genetic abnormalities in a fetus.
– Newborn Screening: Tests infants for certain genetic disorders shortly after birth.
– Diagnostic Testing: Identifies genetic mutations responsible for specific conditions.
– Pharmacogenomics: Assesses how a person’s genes affect their response to medications.