Frequently Asked Questions​

DNA is like a blueprint of life. It’s a long molecule that contains instructions for how to build every part of our bodies.

A chromosome is like a string of DNA that is wrapped around proteins. It carries many genes and keeps the DNA organized. Humans typically have 23 pairs of chromosomes.

A gene is like a set of instructions for our bodies. It’s a piece of DNA that contains the information needed to make a specific protein, and these proteins contribute to our growth, development, and functioning. We have two copies of each gene, one from each parent.

Genetic Counselling is a process that involves understanding a person’s genetic makeup to predict or diagnose diseases. It helps individuals and families understand and adapt to the medical, psychological, and familial implications of genetic contributions to disease.

Anyone who is concerned about an inherited disease can consider Genetic Counselling. This includes people with a family history of genetic disorders, couples planning to have children, pregnant women over the age of 35, and anyone interested in learning more about their genetic health.

In a Genetic Counselling session, the counselor will typically take a detailed family history, assess the risk of occurrence or recurrence of a genetic disorder, provide information about the disorder, discuss inheritance patterns, and explain testing options.

Genetic Counselling can help you understand your risk for certain genetic disorders, guide you in making informed decisions about testing and treatment, and provide support and resources for dealing with a genetic condition.

Yes, all information shared in a Genetic Counselling session is confidential and protected. It can only be shared with your permission. For more information please go through Privacy Policy.

While Genetic Counselling can provide a risk assessment, it cannot provide an exact probability. Genetics is just one piece of the puzzle, and other factors like environment and lifestyle also play a role.

A genetic disorder is a disease caused by changes, or mutations, in an individual’s DNA sequence. These mutations can be inherited from parents or acquired during a person’s lifetime.

Genetic testing is usually done on a sample of blood, amniotic fluid (the fluid that surrounds a fetus during pregnancy), or other tissue.