Admin_NHT Staff asked 6 years ago Genetic screening is application of test on the people for detection of genetic disease. For the genetic screening Approval of the patient family is necessary. Also study of family history is also necessary. Genetic counseling is necessary for the patient and patient family. A complete cardiogenetic evaluation is necessary for confirmation of diagnosis. Detail and accurate format of patient and patient family is necessary. Genetic screening is a public program, which help the people to prevent or early treatment of hereditary diseases .Genetic screening is secondary prevention strategy which help to identify the disease before starting symptoms. Genetic screening program is dividing into three types.
- Preconception screening: – This type of screening carried out before having a children.
- Prenatal screening: – This type of screening is conducted during pregnancy.
- Newborn screening: – this type of study is conducted after child birth.