The identification or mapping of a person's genetic structure. During the process, all or part of an individual's DNA is evaluated to discover whether or not certain genes are present. This mapping can be performed at any stage of life, from 'pre-implantation' embryo to adult.

Testing of a population to identify people at risk for a specific genetic disease or at risk for transmitting such a disease to their children.

analyzing a group of people to determine genetic susceptibility to a particular disease; "genetic screening of infants for phenylketonuria"

Screening for genes that might, for example, suggest pre-disposition to disease.

The diagnosis of genetic factors putting one at risk for certain conditions. The technology is advancing rapidly, as genetic risk factors continue to be discovered, and the means of discovering them are made more efficient and less costly. Many unprecedented ethical issues are raised by these advances. In general, it is not clear what (if anything) we should do with such information. Proponents of widespread testing recommend "genetic counseling" with informed physicians, who might well recommend "genetic therapy" for treatable conditions. [See Case Studies related to Genetic Screening

genetic testing, when performed in populations known to have an increased risk of a specific genetic mutation or condition.

The testing of a population for alterations in the activity (i.e. mutations) of particular genes.

Tests that identify whether you are at risk for a certain genetic disease or at risk for passing the disease to your children.

Tests to determine possible inherited diseases, chromosomal abnormalities and birth defects.

testing on a population basis for a genetic trait

Tests administered to a specific segment of the population that is at high risk for carrying a certain genetic disorder.

Carrying out a genetic test on a whole unselected population, or on all the members of a subset of the population (for example, people from a particular ethnic group, or pregnant women, or newborn infants)

The testing of apparently healthy individuals in a population to identify those at increased risk of genetic disease themselves or whose children (including future children) may be at increased risk of disease.

The search, among apparently healthy persons, for a form of the gene that may cause disease, predisposition to disease, or may lead to disease in subsequent generations.

the use of a specific biological test to screen for inherited diseases or medical conditions.

testing an individual or group of people to see if they carry a particular gene or genes.

Testing a population group to identify a subset of individuals at high risk for having or transmitting a specific genetic disorder.

Systematic search using a variety of tests to detect individuals at developmental risk due to genetic anomalies.

The method of assessing the risk of an embryo having or carrying certain diseases.

Testing a group of people to identify individuals at high risk of having or passing on a specific genetic disorder.