“My daughter is going for genetic testing. What should I expect?”
I am bringing my daughter in for genetic testing next month. What can we expect during the visit?
2 Answers
Usually, before any genetic testing, we provide a consultation to cover family history, medical history, the impact of the genetic test on the patient's management, etc. If you kindly specify which test your daughter is a candidate for or what the purpose of genetic tests is, I can explain better.
You will first meet with a genetic counselor who will take your family history and draw a pedigree (family tree), and then see a genetics doctor who will examine you doctor and determine the the best genetic tests available for your daughter. Sometimes genetic tests may not be indicated. Your daughter's symptoms will decide the genetic tests that should be performed.
