A technique used to determine whether an individual has a disease-causing allele of a certain gene. Identifies individuals at risk for a specific genetic disease or at risk for transmitting such a disease to their children.

Testing individuals to identify defective genes capable of causing heritable conditions.

Analysis of inherited factors of a mother, child, and father, which can prove or disprove that the man fathered the child.

The analysis of human DNA, RNA, and/or chromosomes to detect heritable or acquired disease-related genotypes, mutations, phenotypes, or karyotypes. The information can be used to: * confirm suspected clinical diagnosis * detect a carrier for a recessive disease * prenatal diagnosis * newborn screening * susceptibility testing for healthy individuals * prediction of responsiveness to therapy

Genetic screening and/or genetic testing.

any procedure performed on chromosomes, genes, or gene products to determine whether a DNA mutation is causing or may cause a specific condition.

Laboratory examination of a person's blood to determine whether genetic mutations occur.

Analysis of inherited factors of mother, child and alleged father, which can exclude or show a high probability that a particular man fathered a particular child Guidelines A standard method for setting child support obligations based on the income of the parent(s) and other factors as determined by State law Immediate wage withholding Automatic deductions from income which start as soon as the agreement for support is established Jurisdiction Legal authority which a court has over particular persons, certain types of cases and in a defined geographical area

Testing used to establish paternity.

DNA testing; testing that involves the analysis of DNA, either through sequencing, or one of several methods of mutation detection

A laboratory test, done most often on a blood sample, but also on cheek cells, skin cells, bone marrow, amniotic fluid or a placenta sample. It looks at a particular gene for changes, or mutations, that might confirm the diagnosis of a genetic disease or that show a predisposition to a genetic disease.

The term genetic testing is used to describe tests that reveal information about a person’s genetic makeup. Sometimes the genes themselves are tested to determine the presence or absence of a change in gene structure. For example, in some cystic fibrosis screening programmes the baby’s genes are tested. Sometimes tests aren’t actually carried out on the genes but will reveal genetic information. In haemoglobin-opathy screening, blood tests can indicate that someone is a carrier of a sickle gene (even though the gene itself is not examined).

The scientific analysis of a person's genetic material (i.e., blood, hair or other body component) to determine legal parentage.

Testing to detect the presence or absence of, or change in, a particular gene or chromosome.

involves the examining of a person's DNA for some anomaly that flags a disease or disorder, also includes biochemical test for the presence of absence of key proteins that signal mutated genes.

Tests done for clinical genetic purposes. Genetic tests may be done for diverse purposes pertaining to clinical genetics, including the diagnosis of genetic disease in children and adults; the identification of future disease risks; the prediction of drug responses; and the detection of risks of disease to future children. See the entire definition of Genetic testing

A procedure to establish a likelihood that the putative or alleged father is or is not the biological father of a child.

Tests performed to determine if a person has a genetic condition or disease or is likely to get the disease.

analysis of inherited factors (usually by blood or tissue test) of mother, child, and alleged father which can help to prove or disprove that a particular man fathered a particular child

Tests that determine the genetic status of individuals already suspected to be at high risk for a particular genetic condition based on family history or a positive screening test.

the use of specific assays to determine the genetic status of individuals already suspected to be at high risk for a particular inherited condition. The terms genetic test, genetic assay, and genetic analysis are used interchangeably to mean the actual laboratory examination of samples.

Tests performed to see if a person has certain gene changes known to increase cancer risk.

the analysis of an individual's genetic material. Among the purposes of genetic testing could be to gather information on an individual's genetic predisposition to particular health condition, or to confirm a diagnosis of genetic disease.

Laboratory tests that are used to diagnose or predict a genetic condition; the use of laboratory tests to confirm the presence of a gene mutation or polymorphism that predisposes to disease. The test can be performed directly on DNA or on other associated molecules, such as proteins.

The checking of an individual's genetic material to predict present or future disability or disease, either in the individual or his/her children.

Certain tests that are ordered by a doctor who specializes in genetics so that the presence of genetic abnormalities may be discovered. For patients and families suspected of having an inherited disease, it may be possible to find the mutation causing the disease through genetic testing of blood.

Specific tests can be done to see if a person has changes in certain genes that are known to be associated with cancer.

technology used to detect genetic mutations that may cause a disease

A scientific procedure where the probability of parentage is determined from the genetic factors (DNA) present in blood or saliva sample taken from the purported fathers, mother, and child (in some circumstances from kin of the purported parent).

examining a person’s DNA for abnormalities that may be a sign of disease. Some conditions are known to be passed through genes. If you have a family history of certain conditions, your doctor may recommend you talk to a genetic counselor and/or have genetic testing to see if your baby is at risk. Genetic testing is often done during pregnancy.

The investigation of DNA to identify possible predisposition to disease as well as to confirm a purported individual or familial irregularity. Carrier testing can be used to discern whether couples carry a recessive gene for inherited disorders and thus risk passing these disorders on to their children. Predictive gene testing-tests to identify whether individuals are at risk for a certain disease based on DNA analysis - is a burgeoning field.

The examination of an individualâ€(tm)s genetic material to identify any faults which could cause a disorder. search for Genetic testing

Analyzing an individual's genetic material to determine predisposition to a particular health condition or to confirm a diagnosis of genetic disease.

Analysis of inherited factors to determine legal fatherhood or paternity.

Genetic testing allows the genetic diagnosis of vulnerabilities to inherited diseases, and can also be used to determine a person's ancestry. Every person carries two copies of every gene, one inherited from their mother, one inherited from their father. The human genome is believed to contain about 25,000 genes.