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Is there a genetic test during pregnancy for hemophilia?
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Yes: Mutational analysis in the hemophilia gene through amniocentesis or cvs testing is available.
Answered 1/5/2014
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Yes: A chorionic villous biopsy can be done and the material recovered tested for the mutation responsible for the most common form of hemophilia. Another option is to obtain maternal serum and amplify the fetal cells for DNA testing.
Answered 9/28/2014
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