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    Testing for Birth Defects

    There are many types of tests that may be performed to determine whether a child has a genetic birth defect. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.

    Chromosome Studies: Karyotype, Extended Banding, Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH), and Chromosomal Microarray Analysis

    Studies for Single Gene Defects: DNA (Direct and Indirect)

    Biochemical Genetic Testing

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