A member asked:

Is there a test for nf?

6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Dr. Jackie Lam answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Genetic Testing: Neurofibromatosis can be diagnosed with genetic testing.

Answered 2/2/2012

6.1k views

Thank

Yes: Nf ( neurofibriomatosis ) is a inherited genetic disease , could be tested even in unborn if one of the parent has ii , from amniocentesis.

Answered 6/26/2020

5.6k views

Thank
Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

Prenatal tests: There are prenatal genetic tests for neurofibromatosis. While test results can provide very important information for future parents. Genetic tests available today can be performed only when there is a family history of nf; prenatal tests include chorionic villus sampling can be performed at 10 weeks gestation. Amnioncentesis is performed at 16 weeks.

Answered 12/13/2014

3.4k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Is there any research is being done on neurofibromatosis (nf)?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

What causes neurofibromatosis?

9 doctors weighed in across 3 answers