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What is the genetic test called to diagnosis hemochromatosis? What test would be ordered for the lab to do?

A blood test to check iron levels in the blood.

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Is there a genetic test for keloids?

Good question about a genetic test for a tendency to form keloids. Unfortunately, the current answer is no. They do know it is genetic, and they believe it is a autosomal dominant characterisitic...

Balding Genetic Test-Wow were in the future....help serious question!!?

look at your mother's brothers and her uncles on her mother.s side. for free you can get a good idea.

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Genetic Screening for NF?

There are blood tests that can be done. My dad and I have NF so my mom and brother had a blood test done to see if they had it.

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Is this a form of genetic inherited asbergers syndrome?

This is WAY to complex for laymen to comment on on-line...would be just guesses anyway. You need to speak to your family doctor about a consult with a genetecist. There may be no test for Ausberg...

Is there such a thing as a genetic blood test to determine what percentage of native Indian one might be?

I believe genetic testing has advanced to the point that it can determine etnicticity. It can distinguish an Asian, black. Latino, Caucasian, Indian, middle easterner, and generally determine from...

Genetic blood test for ethnicity?

The genetic differences between groups of humans are not hugely significant; however there are certain anomilies that are more prevalent in certain groups and in that way a statistical statement co...

Has anyone had or heard of a genetic test you can have to see if you will get breast cancer ?

Genetic testing will only tell you if you carry one of the genes that gives you an increased risk of getting breast cancer. In other words, you could have the gene and still not develop cancer or ...

Have you terminated apregnancy based on prenatal genetic tests? Would you be willing to share your story?

Ok. I don't want to answer here, but I will email you.

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What is the name of the genetic test for bi-polar?

Hi.. Genetic counseling .. Thirty-one subjects with bipolar illness ..completed a questionnaire about genetic risk for bipolar disorder... Subjects estimated both quantitative and qualitative...

What doctor should I go to, to take a genetic test to see if I may have cancer in my genes?

If you want a genetic test to see if you are a carrier of cancer then you need to see a genetic doctor. I must warn you unless your doctor feels that regular screenings wont work with diagnosing y...

What disease does the genetic test F.I.S.H. deal with?

Flourescent In-Situ Hybridization basically detects any abnormality with your DNA. If u hav a baby with a genetic defect it's important to find out exactly what it is and where the defect is s...

If you could have a genetic test to see if you were prone to certain diseases, would you have the test?

Why not? Knowledge is always better than ignorance. It is surely easier to cope with a probability than a certainty i.e. with the idea that you might get it than when you have actually got it.

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Do you think my son should be tested for absence seizures?

I have Epilepsy and my son was tested at about 2 yrs old. It wasn't anything near torture. stressful for us as his parents but he just got to sleep through it (w/out use of drugs). I wasn...

Should young women be genetically tested for breast cancer in order to more clearly predict a future diagnosis

YES BECAUSE IN MOST CASES THEY SOON DEVELOP CANCER SO IT IS REALLY IMPORTANT TO GE CHECKED OFTEN....

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Hypothetical...a family member dies of a genetic disease, would u get yourself tested?

I would. I'd prefer knowing for certain instead of living in fear and "what if"s. I take into consideration not only myself, but also my loved ones and my children.

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My mum just had a brain tumor remover, when it was tested they said it was genetic, what does this mean?

Would probably mean that there is a great chance the problem is in the family. Higher chance of further generations having the same genetic problem and getting tumours themselves. Not guaranteed...

Genetic Counseling?

Genetic counseling is the process of: -evaluating family history and medical records -ordering genetic tests -evaluating the results of this investigation -helping parents understand and reac...

Hiv rna and naat / dna testing?

I think you answered yourself.

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I'm 36, just diagnosed with Rectal Cancer (Adenocarcinoma)?

I am 51 and i am having some of the symptoms you mentioned so you have helped me decide it's time to se a doc.Best of luck to you and thank you!

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Male age.28 semen test result show, no sperms on it.?

to increase sperm count go natural - take Damania herb capsules, sasasprilla, ginseng, yohimbee bark, deer antler.

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I would like to find out how to get free nascar merchandise for a diehard fan I know who has the disease hd?

Try contacting the person's favorite racing team through their web site. Tell them your friend's story and see if they will help.

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Endless problems with prescription medications. Do you have medication issues too?

I don't know about genetic research but you obviously sound like a candidate for it. And the ones who think those of us don't need medication who are you to say so? You are not in our bo...

I went to the doctor today....?

Yes you should get the test done. The suggested double mastectomy would be to ensure that all your breast tissue was removed in the event of you having the faulty gene and therefore a greater ri...

Interpreting Risk-The Impact of Life Experiences?

This sounds like an assignment to me, in which case you really should be doing it yourself for maximum learning experience, not asking others to do it for you!...;

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Hi ya... does anyone know is lymphoma is genetic?

Hi from what i can understand about Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma..my dads family where unlucky when it came to this type of cancer according to various websites its not genetic, but my dad died 7 ye...

What services are available for my part Aboriginal boyfriend?

firstly about the Tribe.... Max and Gloria Reid Max and Gloria Reid have been painting Didgeridoos for many years and have exported their products around the world. They come from the Wiradjuri...

What is the best way to accurately diagnose Prolong QT Syndrome, and should I take LQT seriously?

The long QT syndrome (LQTS) is a heart disease in which there is an abnormally long delay between the electrical excitation (or depolarization) and relaxation (repolarization) of the ventricles of ...

What's this patient's problem?

Cystic fibrosis, which usually affects both the lungs and pancreas. This would explain both the respiratory and gastrointestinal symptoms. The sweat test is to detect the excess Cl- that is chara...

Mastectomy Questions. Girls opinions please?

I have heard of people in your situation before. If you already have insurance I doubt it would cover pre-emptive treatment, but would cover if it did come up and need treatment. Something in me sc...

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