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We are Both Carriers of Familial Dysautonomia
We are Both Carriers of Familial Dysautonomia Please call the Department of Medical Genetics to schedule an appointment for a genetic counselling session at 514-412-4427 if not already booked. Canavan disease (CD) CD is caused by the absence of a molecule …
We are carriers of different conditions
We are carriers of different conditions Since you are carriers of different conditions , your chance of having an affected child for each genetic condition is very low. Being a carrier for one condition is independent from being a carrier for another …
One of us is a Carrier and the Other one has a Negative Result
One of us is a Carrier and the Other one has a Negative Result Since one of you is a carrier and the other one has a negative result for the same condition , your chance of having a child with this genetic condition is very low. However, this chance is …
One of us is a Carrier and the Other one has not been Tested
One of us is a Carrier and the Other one has not been Tested Since one of you has a positive result and the other one has not been tested for the same condition, your chance of having a child with the genetic condition is low. The remaining risk will vary …
We Both have a Negative Result for the Same Condition
We Both have a Negative Result for the Same Condition Since you both have a negative result for the same condition , your chance of having a child with this genetic condition is extremely low. If you wish to get more information about your test results, …
Healthcare professionals
Healthcare professionals What type of carrier screening is offered at the MUHC to the Ashkenazi Jewish population? Following the joint recommendations of the Canadian College of Medical Geneticists (CCMG) and the Society of Obstetricians and …
Screening program
Screening program Important, please read! This service does not aim to replace a genetic counselling session. If you have any concerns regarding your family history or would prefer to receive individualized counselling, please contact the Department of …
Introduction to the Screening Program
Introduction to the Screening Program Thank you. You are eligible to use this online program. You can now begin with the Ashkenazi Jewish screening program. Please note that the masculine gender is used for readability purposes and includes the feminine. …
Genetic conditions more common in the Ashkenazi Jewish (AJ) community
Genetic conditions more common in the Ashkenazi Jewish (AJ) community What are the conditions that occur more frequently in the AJ population and for which the MUHC offers testing? Centers around the world offer testing for different numbers of Jewish …
Principles of genetics
Principles of genetics The body is composed of billions of cells, each of which contains our genetic material. The units of this genetic material are called genes. Each gene has a specific function and together they determine how the body works including …