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Reference for the clinical geneticist.

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Random Site Quote: Genetics Toolbox: Calculators,tables, and resources for the genetics counselor and perinatologist.
Genetic Counselor's Toolbox >Genetic Counselor's Toolbox University of Wales College of Medicine AND DUPLICATION DISORDERS Source:University College London Source:American College of Medical Source:Wheeless' Textbook of Source:Rush Children's Heart Center's Disease-specific profiles

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2. How Stuff Works

Illustrated narrative describing an assortment of testing decisions.

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Random Site Quote: During a pregnancy, different kinds of prenatal testing are an important part of the process. Learn how all the different tests protect both the mother and the child.
Search HowStuffWorks and the web How Prenatal Testing Works by Please copy/paste the following text to properly cite this HowStuffWorks article: Freudenrich, Ph.D., Craig. "How Prenatal Testing Works." 23 January 2001. HowStuffWorks.com. <http://www.howstuffworks.com/prenatal-testing.htm>

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3. CDC: Prenatal Discussion of HIV Testing

Testing for the HIV virus during pregnancy.

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Random Site Quote: In July 1995, the Public Health Service recommended that health-care providers counsel all pregnant women about human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) ...
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Prenatal Discussion of HIV Testing and Maternal HIV Testing -- 14 States, 1996-1997 In July 1995, the Public Health Service recommended that health-care providers counsel all pregnant women about human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention and

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4. Prenatal Testing

Definitions of the following testing procedures: amnioscentesis, ultrasound, chorionic villi sampling, and fetal development.

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Random Site Quote: Prenatal Testing and Screening Several tests are available to a woman during her pregnancy. They will be offered to her by her health care provider for various reasons. Below are some of the who, why, when, how, and risks associated with some of the more commonly performed prenatal tests. AFP
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5. Triple Screen Testing

Testing information.

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6. Mother and Child

Discusses purpose and procedure of chorionic villus sampling. Includes list of advantages and disadvantages compared to amniocentesis.

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Random Site Quote: Procedure: Chronic Villi Sampling Chronic or chorionic villus sampling , is where, in order to obtain cells from the surface, a thin catheter is inserted into the of cells is suctioned into the tube. is used to guide placement of the catheter. The purpose of this procedure To identify
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7. University of Pennsylvania

Information regarding chorionic villi sampling.

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Random Site Quote: Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology Home The Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at the University of Pennsylvania Health System has a long tradition of excellence in Through our basic and translational research programs in women's and reproductive health, we
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8. NT Laboratories

Offers information on a variety of prenatal tests, including amniocentisis, and the ultra-screen.

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Random Site Quote: The early weeks of pregnancy can be an exciting, but anxious time. Like many expectant mothers, you may want to know the facts about your baby??™s risk for chromosomal abnormalities. For years, leading ObGyns and maternal fetal medicine specialists have recognized NTD Labs as the innovator in
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9. Antenatal Results and Choices - ARC

UK Charity offering information and support for those considering, going through or making decisions based on the results of pre-natal tests.

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Random Site Quote: UK charity ARC provides non-directive support and information to parents throughout the antenatal testing process, and where there has been a diagnosis of fetal abnormality.
Helpline: 020 7631 0285 - Mon-Fri, 10am-5.30pm Admin: 020 7631 0280 : Email: Antenatal Results? and Choices ARC is the only national charity which provides non-directive support and information to expectant and bereaved? parents throughout and after? the antenatal screening and testing process

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10. Picture Perfect: The Politics of Prenatal Testing

Article by Elizabeth Kristol, addressing the safety and necessity of screening.

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