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A birth defect is an abnormality of structure, function or metabolism (body chemistry) present at birth that results in physical or mental disability, or is fatal. Several thousand different birth defects have been identified. Birth defects are the leading cause of death in the first year of life. 
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Analyzing DNA to look for a genetic alteration that may indicate an increased risk for developing a specific disease or disorder.
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Birth Defects as related to Genetic Testing
- Testing for Birth Defects
Detailed information on testing for birth defects ... Testing for Birth Defects. There are many types of tests that may be performed to determine whether a child has a genetic ...
- What Causes Birth Defects? Genetic Testing and Environmental Causes ...
Birth defect attorneys Levy Phillips & Konigsberg discuss what causes birth defects and how genetic testing has helped identify some but not all causes. Environmental causes and ...
- Genetic Birth Defects
... lead and mercury are just some of the exposures that can adversely affect genes. Learn more at the links below: You and Your Genes; Genetics and Genetic Testing; Birth Defects and ...
- Testing for Birth Defects
Testing for Birth Defects. There are many types of tests that may be performed to determine whether a child has a genetic birth defect. Listed in the directory below are some, for ...
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Detailed information on testing for birth defects Women's & Children's Health Center at St. Johns Mercy Medical Center, St. Louis Missouri
- Health Information - Testing for Birth Defects
Testing for Birth Defects. There are many types of tests that may be performed to determine whether a child has a genetic birth defect. Listed in the directory below are some, for ...
- Testing for Birth Defects | Cooper University Hospital - South Jersey ...
Detailed information on testing for birth defects ... Testing for Birth Defects. There are many types of tests that may be performed to determine whether a child has a genetic ...
- Birth Defects Testing-What are birth defects tests?
Birth defects tests are done during pregnancy to look for possible problems with an unborn baby (fetus). Birth defects develop when something is wrong with the genetic material ...
- Testing for Birth Defects
birth defect testing, Chromosome Studies, Karyotype, Extended Banding, Fluorescent In Situ Hybridization Single Gene Defects, DNA Direct, DNA Indirect, Biochemical Genetic Testing
- Birth Defects, Genetic Testing: Oregon Health & Science University ...
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