Flashcards in genetic screening Deck (9)
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purpose of prenatal screening
define the risk of a genetic disease in a low-risk population
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assess the risk that a child will have a genetic disease
screening test
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given if a screening test is positive, to assess whether the disease is present or absent
diagnostic test
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when can nuchal translucency be seen?
10-14 weeks
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what can be used to detect Down syndrome in 1st trimester
1. hCG
2. PAPP-A
2. nuchal translucency
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how early can chorionic villus sampling be done?
as early as 10 weeks
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which method of testing for down syndrome results in best sensitivity?
integrated screening
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most important initial step in identifying a woman at risk for hereditary cancer
family history
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