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Genetic testing for common recessive disorders likely to be requested from GPs

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Friday 24 May 2019, 11:35 AM

Sarah’s partner never got around to having the CF mutation blood test

Cystic fibrosis gene mutations are used here to illustrate how carrier testing is applied (including to wider family), the role of general practice, assessing couples’ risks of having an affected child and the options available to families with an affected relative.

Article by Juliet Taylor and Alex Henderson

Blood can be sent to your local genetics hub and samples are forwarded for DNA extraction Genetic testing in New Zealand is most often carried o

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