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How many genetic diseases can be tested for through prenatal diagnosis?

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Dr. PAUL EUN answered

Many: Many genetic diseases can be tested prenatally. However, most are not necessary or recommended unless there is a specific risk. Most routinely offered testing includes down syndrome, trisomy, other chromosomal abnormalities, and neural tube defects.

Answered 7/27/2012

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