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Medical genetics<\/strong>: detection of mutations associated with hereditary diseases (e.g. Down syndrome, cystic fibrosis, Huntington's disease).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Oncogenetics<\/strong>: determining the risk of developing breast, ovarian, and colon cancer (BRCA1\/2<\/a>, APC).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Prenatal diagnosis<\/strong>: testing fetal DNA for chromosomal abnormalities.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Pharmacogenetics<\/strong>: analysis of drug interactions taking into account the patient's genetic characteristics.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Forensic examination<\/strong>: establishing paternity, personal identification, researching DNA traces at a crime scene.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Methods of conducting genetic examination<\/h2>\n
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\n \nMethod<\/th>\n Appointment<\/th>\n Sensitivity<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n PCR (polymerase chain reaction)<\/td>\n Rapid detection of specific mutations<\/td>\n High<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n DNA sequencing<\/a><\/td>\n Complete decoding of the genetic code<\/td>\n Very high<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n STR analysis<\/td>\n Comparison of short repeats for identification<\/td>\n High<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Microchips (DNA microchips)<\/td>\n Mass screening of known mutations<\/td>\n Medium \u2013 high<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n \n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n![\"Epithelial](\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-4.jpg\")
<\/h2>\nProcedure for conducting an examination<\/h2>\n
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Biomaterial collection<\/strong> \u2014 most often samples of saliva, blood, hair, or cheek epithelium are used.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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DNA isolation<\/strong> \u2014 genetic material is purified in laboratory conditions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Analysis<\/strong> \u2014 apply appropriate methods according to the purpose (medical, judicial or other request).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Interpretation of results<\/strong> \u2014 preparation of the conclusion, if necessary, with the participation of a medical genetic consultant.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Application examples<\/h2>\n
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Family matters<\/strong>: in cases of establishing paternity, genetic examination allows determining kinship with an accuracy of over 99.99%.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Oncology surveillance<\/strong>: In women with a family history of breast cancer, the BRCA1 test helped identify risk and take preventive measures early.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Prenatal diagnosis<\/strong>: NIPT (non-invasive prenatal testing) at 10 weeks of pregnancy helped rule out Edwards syndrome in the fetus without intervention in the womb.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Regulatory regulation<\/h2>\n
In Ukraine, genetic testing is regulated by a number of regulatory acts:<\/p>\n
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The Civil Procedure Code of Ukraine (Articles 145\u2013147),<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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The Law "On Health Protection" regarding the mandatory nature of informed consent,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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The Law "On the Protection of Personal Data".<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Important: the results of such research are confidential and can only be used with the written consent of the individual or in accordance with a court decision.<\/p>\n
Is it worth doing genetic testing?<\/h2>\n
It depends on the goal: if there are cases of severe hereditary diseases in the family, if you are planning a pregnancy or have doubts about kinship - this is a tool for an informed decision. Doctors also prescribe genetic diagnostics when other methods do not provide a clear answer.<\/p>\n
Genetic testing has become a routine part of modern medicine. It not only helps to make an accurate diagnosis, but also allows you to predict diseases long before symptoms appear, which opens the way to prevention and personalized therapy.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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