Genetics in prenatal diagnosis.
10.4103/singaporemedj.SMJ-2021-433
- Author:
Karen Mei Xian LIM
1
;
Aniza Puteri MAHYUDDIN
2
;
Arundhati Tushar GOSAVI
1
;
Mahesh CHOOLANI
3
,
4
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, National University Health System, Singapore.
2. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
3. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, National University Health System
4. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Copy number variants;
foetal anomaly;
genetic testing;
next-generation sequencing;
prenatal diagnosis
- MeSH:
Child;
Pregnancy;
Female;
Humans;
Prenatal Diagnosis;
Knowledge;
Parturition
- From:Singapore medical journal
2023;64(1):27-36
- CountrySingapore
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
The options for prenatal genetic testing have evolved rapidly in the past decade, and advances in sequencing technology now allow genetic diagnoses to be made down to the single-base-pair level, even before the birth of the child. This offers women the opportunity to obtain information regarding the foetus, thereby empowering them to make informed decisions about their pregnancy. As genetic testing becomes increasingly available to women, clinician knowledge and awareness of the options available to women is of great importance. Additionally, comprehensive pretest and posttest genetic counselling about the advantages, pitfalls and limitations of genetic testing should be provided to all women. This review article aims to cover the range of genetic tests currently available in prenatal screening and diagnosis, their current applications and limitations in clinical practice as well as what the future holds for prenatal genetics.
