Why You Should Do Genetic Carrier Screening

30/07/2019

Listen "Why You Should Do Genetic Carrier Screening"

Episode Synopsis

There's been a massive explosion in knowledge surrounding genetics in recent years. Genetic carrier screening is one option for individuals planning to become pregnant, as it screens for hundreds of genetic diseases. Louis Weckstein, MD, RE, explains why this simple test is so important for detecting diseases and informing parents of potential risk.