{"id":8772,"date":"2025-03-20T20:23:40","date_gmt":"2025-03-20T18:23:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/?p=8772"},"modified":"2026-05-27T18:47:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T15:47:35","slug":"how-dna-analysis-can-help-prevent-diseases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/how-dna-analysis-can-help-prevent-diseases\/","title":{"rendered":"Heredity analysis: how DNA helps prevent diseases"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\" data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"408\">Every person is the bearer of a unique genetic code, which contains not only the color of their eyes or the shape of their nose, but also potential health risks. Modern medicine makes it possible to read this &quot;instruction manual for the body&quot; with the help of <strong data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"308\">heredity analysis<\/strong> \u2014 a genetic test that reveals a predisposition to certain diseases and helps to act proactively.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"431\"><strong>What does the analysis show?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"666\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/price\/?3325_product_cat%5B0%5D=219&amp;3325_device=laptop&amp;3325_filtered=true\">Genetic analysis<\/a> detects the presence <strong data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"497\">mutations or changes in genes<\/strong>, which can be passed from parents to children. Some of these changes directly affect the likelihood of developing diseases, others - the course of the disease or response to treatment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"696\">Based on the results, you can:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"951\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"768\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"768\">reveal <strong data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"742\">predisposition to hereditary diseases<\/strong>, which have not yet manifested themselves<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"837\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"837\">determine whether you are <strong data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"800\">carrier<\/strong> mutations that you can pass on to your children<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"895\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"895\">pick up <strong data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"893\">individual prevention and treatment<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"951\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"951\">make an informed decision about family planning<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"985\"><strong>When is it appropriate to take the test?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1076\">Genetic <a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/analysis\/biochemical-blood-tests\/blood-lipid-spectrum\/lipoprotein-a-lp-a\/\" title=\"Lipoprotein (a) Lp(a)\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"551\">analysis is not recommended<\/a> everyone, but there are situations when it is really important:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1397\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1132\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1132\"><strong data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1130\">the presence of severe or rare diseases in the family<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1198\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1198\"><strong data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1185\">early onset of oncology, heart attack or stroke<\/strong> with loved ones<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1237\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1237\"><strong data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1235\">infertility or repeated miscarriages<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1285\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1285\"><strong data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1265\">pregnancy planning<\/strong> (especially in pairs)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1345\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1345\"><strong data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1321\">suspected genetic syndrome<\/strong> in a child or adult<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1397\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1397\"><strong data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1397\">lack of effect from standard treatment<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1492\">In some cases, the test may be part of a pre-IVF screening or upon medical referral.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1521\"><strong>How is the examination carried out?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1825\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1573\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1573\">Consultation with a geneticist or family doctor<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1622\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1622\">Material collection: <strong data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1620\">saliva or venous blood<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1684\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1684\">Laboratory processing (2\u20134 weeks depending on the volume of the test)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1732\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1732\">Receiving a report and explaining the results<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1825\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1825\">If necessary, planning further actions (additional examinations, observations, prevention)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8774\" src=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/portrait-female-researcher-lab-with-test-tube-copy-space.jpg\" alt=\"Genetic report with risk indicators\" width=\"1200\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/portrait-female-researcher-lab-with-test-tube-copy-space.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/portrait-female-researcher-lab-with-test-tube-copy-space-150x68.jpg 150w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/portrait-female-researcher-lab-with-test-tube-copy-space-600x270.jpg 600w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/portrait-female-researcher-lab-with-test-tube-copy-space-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/portrait-female-researcher-lab-with-test-tube-copy-space-1024x461.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/portrait-female-researcher-lab-with-test-tube-copy-space-768x346.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1869\"><strong>Examples of diseases that the test detects<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"2318\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"1934\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1934\"><strong data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1880\">Cancer<\/strong>: breast (<a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/analysis\/diagnosis-of-tumor-markers\/oncogenetics-brca1-brca2-identification-of-genetic-polymorphisms-associated-with-the-risk-of-breast-cancer\/\">BRCA1\/2<\/a>), ovaries, colon<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"2014\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"2014\"><strong data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"1966\">Cardiovascular disorders<\/strong>: hereditary hypercholesterolemia, cardiomyopathy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2073\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2073\"><strong data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2031\">Neurology<\/strong>: risks of Parkinson&#039;s disease, Alzheimer&#039;s disease<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2074\" data-end=\"2149\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2076\" data-end=\"2149\"><strong data-start=\"2076\" data-end=\"2094\">Endocrinology<\/strong>: type 1 diabetes, thyroid dysfunction<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2238\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2152\" data-end=\"2238\"><strong data-start=\"2152\" data-end=\"2175\">Metabolic disorders<\/strong>: phenylketonuria, hemochromatosis, vitamin malabsorption<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2318\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2241\" data-end=\"2318\"><strong data-start=\"2241\" data-end=\"2264\">Genetic carrier<\/strong>: cystic fibrosis, thalassemia, fragile X syndrome<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"2320\" data-end=\"2339\"><strong>Test options<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto contain-inline-size\">\n<div class=\"table-scroll\"><table data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2886\">\n<thead data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2421\">\n<tr data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2421\">\n<th data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2371\">Type of testing<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2371\" data-end=\"2421\">Appointment<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"2502\" data-end=\"2886\">\n<tr data-start=\"2502\" data-end=\"2583\">\n<td>Target test<\/td>\n<td>Analysis for 1\u20132 specific genes (e.g. BRCA1)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2584\" data-end=\"2673\">\n<td>Panel testing<\/td>\n<td>Simultaneous testing of a group of genes (e.g., oncopanel)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2674\" data-end=\"2779\">\n<td>Carrier screening<\/td>\n<td>For couples before conception \u2014 detection of mutations that can be passed on to the child<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2780\" data-end=\"2886\">\n<td>Complete genome sequencing<\/td>\n<td>In-depth analysis of all genetic features, including rare mutations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"2888\" data-end=\"2919\"><strong>What to do after the results<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2921\" data-end=\"3041\">Test results are not a verdict, but a tool for decision-making. If a mutation or risk is identified, the following steps are possible:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3043\" data-end=\"3251\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3043\" data-end=\"3081\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3045\" data-end=\"3081\">regular preventive examinations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3082\" data-end=\"3127\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3084\" data-end=\"3127\">early initiation of treatment or prevention<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3128\" data-end=\"3154\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3130\" data-end=\"3154\">lifestyle adjustment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3155\" data-end=\"3209\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3157\" data-end=\"3209\">genetic counseling for pregnancy planning<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3210\" data-end=\"3251\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3212\" data-end=\"3251\">in some cases - targeted therapy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3253\" data-end=\"3403\">At the same time, if the test does not detect any changes, this does not mean a complete guarantee - some diseases occur under the influence of external factors and are not related to genetics.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"3405\" data-end=\"3437\"><strong>Limitations and liability<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3439\" data-end=\"3764\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3439\" data-end=\"3481\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3441\" data-end=\"3481\">Not all mutations have clinical significance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3482\" data-end=\"3536\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3484\" data-end=\"3536\">The test does not give an accurate prediction, only <strong data-start=\"3519\" data-end=\"3534\">probability<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3537\" data-end=\"3600\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3539\" data-end=\"3600\">To interpret the results you need <strong data-start=\"3578\" data-end=\"3598\">professional support<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3601\" data-end=\"3675\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3603\" data-end=\"3675\">Ethical issues \u2014 not everyone is ready for the information that analysis can reveal<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3676\" data-end=\"3764\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3678\" data-end=\"3764\">It is important to maintain data confidentiality, especially when it comes to insurance or employment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Genetic testing is not only a modern diagnostic tool, but also the key to taking control of your health. It helps you learn about your body&#039;s vulnerabilities in advance, so you can predict and prevent them rather than treat them.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Each person is the carrier of a unique genetic code, which contains not only the color of the eyes or the shape of the nose, but also potential<\/p>","protected":false},"author":627,"featured_media":8773,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8772","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-zahvoryuvannya-ta-symptomy"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8772","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/627"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8772"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8772\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8773"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8772"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8772"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8772"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}