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What’s the Difference Between Ancestry DNA Testing and Carrier Screening?
Unfortunately, it’s very possible that the ancestry test didn’t include as much testing as you might have thought. There are major differences between the various types of genetic tests a person may get. Here are some key things to know:
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A reputable place for Jewish community to get answers to common questions about genetics and genetic testing. And Ask general questions to medical genetic professionals
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Do Sephardis need to get tested too?
YES! Preconception carrier screening is recommended for Jewish individuals of all backgrounds, not just for Ashkenazis. This includes individuals of Sephardic and Mizrahi Jewish descents, whose ancestors populated many diverse countries in Europe, Northern Africa, and the Middle East following dispersion from Israel in ancient times.
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For how many diseases should I be tested?
We used to offer limited testing for specific diseases based on a person’s ethnicity. However, we have learned that this can be problematic—many people do not know their precise ethnic origins, and many diseases can be found in multiple ethnicities. Given this, we might miss carriers if the testing performed is too specific.
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What are my options if I’m BRCA positive?
There are several options to reduce your chance of developing cancer, or to catch it early, if you are BRCA positive. Options differ for men and women, depending on their risk for certain cancers:
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Do I need to have carrier screening if my brother or sister tested negative?
Some people think that they are nothing like their siblings, or may notice many differences in looks and behaviors. This is partly because siblings don’t share all the same genes. So, if your brother or sister tested negative on a carrier screening test, it does not guarantee that you will also test negative.
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