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Genetic Screening
Know your Genes, manage your health.
Are you a candidate for Genetic Screening?
Genetic Screening could help you, if you: ou may be a candidate if:
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Have a family history of genetic illnesses and would like to know how these illnesses influence your risk factors
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Want to know about any possible adverse reactions that you may have towards a drug;
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Are planning to have children, but are concerned about any genetic illnesses that may be passed down to them; and / or
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You have been told you cannot have another bypass surgery, balloon angioplasty or stent, or other invasive procedures
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want to be more proactive in managing your health, and the health of your loved ones.
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Genetic screening uses genomics technologies to detect known genetic mutations, also known as genetic markers, in your DNA. These markers are associated with common and rare genetic illnesses or disorders. Genetic markers may also indicate the potential for you to have adverse reactions towards certain types of food or drugs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Genetic Screening?
A: Genetic screening uses genomics technologies to detect known genetic mutations, also known as genetic markers, in your DNA. These markers are associated with common and rare genetic illnesses or disorders such as cardiovascular diseases (CVD), diabetes and cancers. Genetic markers may also indicate the potential for you to have adverse reactions towards certain types of food or drugs.
Q: Why is Genetic Screening important?
A: Genetic screening can detect possible risks for a genetic illness at an early stage. It can also reveal your predisposition towards certain illnesses that are inherited. You could then use this information to take the necessary steps to better manage your health.
Q: Do I need Genetic Screening?
A: Genetic screening could help if you:
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have a family history of genetic illnesses and would like to know how these illnesses influence your risk factors;
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want to know about any possible adverse reactions that you may have towards a drug;
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are planning to have children, but are concerned about any genetic illnesses that may be passed down to them; and / or
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want to be more proactive in managing your health, and the health of your loved ones.
Q: How accurate is Genetic Screening?
A: All tests are accurate for known genetic markers. Complex diseases may require comprehensive tests that utilise a wider range of markers, or DNA sequencing. Your doctor can advise on the necessity for such tests. It is still important to validate the results from genetic screening with a medical diagnosis that is approved by the Ministry of Health.
Q: What are the illnesses that can be tested for?
A: Human hereditary disorders such as heart diseases, hypertension, diabetes and cancers can be identified using a genetic approach. Genes responsible for diseases such as familial Alzheimer’s disease, familial breast cancer and cystic fibrosis are being identified and characterised at the molecular level.
Infectious diseases can also be detected using genetic screening. This is achieved by the identification of disease-causing microbes in humans.
Many genetic diseases can be detected early, before symptoms appear. Your doctor will be able to advise you on the range of diseases that can be detected by genetic screening.
Q: What is the difference between a normal blood test and Genetic Screening?
A: A normal blood test is less specific and can only detect changes in your body when a disease is already present. Genetic screening is more specific and detects risks for a disease even before the onset of that particular disease.
Q: How long does it take?
A: Depending on the type of test(s) requested, genetic screening and analysis in the laboratory generally takes between 5 to 20 working days, from sample collection to receipt of results.
Q: Is it safe?
A: Genetic screening is absolutely safe. Samples are collected using a buccal swab, which involves rubbing a swab against the inner side of the cheek. A blood sample can also be used for the screening.
Q: Do I have to repeat the test every year?
A: In most cases, the same genetic tests need not be repeated. The exceptions are infectious diseases, which can be contracted many times in a lifetime.
Advantages and Benefits of Genetic Screening
Discover risks for genetic illnesses early
Genetic screening can detect possible risks for a genetic illness at an early stage. It can also reveal your predisposition towards certain illnesses that are inherited. You could then use this information to take the necessary steps to better manage your health.
Understand rare genetic disorders
Genetic screening can also assist doctors to better understand or characterise serious genetic disorders that have low prevalence in the population. This information may help reduce feelings of uncertainty in individuals suffering from such disorders.
Get more effective medicine
Through genetic screening, your doctor can have better knowledge of the medication that may cause you adverse reactions. Your doctor may also be in a better position to prescribe more effective drugs at optimal dosages, based on your genetic markers.
How it Works?
DNA Buccal Swab Kit
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Kit usage intended for retrieval of DNA from mouth.
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For single use only.
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Store at room temperature.
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Use only if swab wrapper remains intact.
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Parents should perform swabbing for children under the age of 9, to ensure sufficient pressureis used and enough sample is collected.
Note: The fresh silica gel is coloured orange and turns green when moisture is absorbed. In the event that the capsule is coloured green on removal from the foil pack, this indicates that the capsule has already been exposed to moisture and is not suitable for use. Swab mouth at least 1 hour after eating, drinking or brushing teeth. For best results, rinse mouth with water immediately prior to sampling.
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