{"id":8751,"date":"2025-01-10T16:39:20","date_gmt":"2025-01-10T14:39:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/?p=8751"},"modified":"2026-04-20T18:54:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T15:54:43","slug":"what-does-genetic-testing-show-and-why-is-it-needed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/what-does-genetic-testing-show-and-why-is-it-needed\/","title":{"rendered":"Genetic testing: what it shows and why it is needed"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Genetic testing is a tool that allows you to look into the structure of your own DNA to better understand your body, its strengths, vulnerabilities, and hereditary factors. While such studies were previously part of specialized medicine, they are now becoming part of prevention, a healthy lifestyle, and a personalized approach to treatment.<\/p>\n

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\u00abGenetic testing is not a search for a disease, but an opportunity to avoid it,\u00bb says geneticist Olena Grebenyuk. \u00abThe earlier a person learns about their congenital risks, the more time they have for prevention.\u00bb.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

What does a genetic test show?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Genetic tests identify mutations in certain genes that may be associated with an increased risk of:<\/p>\n