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Do you have links to sources for newborn genetic/metabolic testing? |
As many of you know, they do a heelstick on newborns to put drops of blood on 5 cards which are evaluated for a number of genetic and metabolic abnormalities. My friend wants to refuse the state's test and have it done at a private lab (privacy issues). I no longer have my links of labs that do this. Does anybody know of some? In my State, parents can request that the blood test and results be destroyed after testing. In her state, that is not the case. Most states keep the blood test on file in storage for future testing, which is what she objects to. She was one of those folks who advocated keeping your Social Security number secret to prevent ID theft years ago (and lots of people thought she was nuts). This is the only list I know of: Hello:: |
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This is the only list I know of: ... Pros: - Enables a person to find out whether they are likely to inherit a disease from their parents/family line. For example porphyria. - Has led to a situation where forensic testing can be ... Genetic testing has limitations and possible drawbacks, including: It's not yet clear exactly what you should or shouldn't do once you get your genetic test results. We still don'... 1. find genetic causes of a disease 2. be able to cure diseases in future 3. know whether your unborn child will be normal ...Well, from the privacy / conspiracy aspect, one could suggest that once the DNA file on you has been done, then you loose all rights to any privacy. through DNA checks, anyone with enough money (go... For your purposes, each person (Mother, Father and Child) would give a DNA test sample (in Ohio, this is a mouth swab). This can be done totally independent of each other. The results of the tests ... I think it should be completely up to the parents ...I believe it is wrong to "custom make" your child, per science of these days. Each child/human being is unique, and precious as they are. I don't know how many, cannot recall the de... |
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