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Mediterranean decent - do we still need to take blood test as in past, to see if a couple can have kids? greek/italian in particular - do we need to?
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Still recommended: Screening for genetic diseases like sickle cell anemia and thalassemia is still recommended.
Answered 12/25/2015
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