Genetic tests can be categorized into several types:
Diagnostic Testing: Used to identify or confirm the presence of a disease or condition in symptomatic individuals. Predictive and Pre-symptomatic Testing: Determines the likelihood of developing a certain disease before symptoms appear. Carrier Testing: Identifies individuals who carry one copy of a gene mutation that, when present in two copies, causes a genetic disorder. Prenatal Testing: Conducted during pregnancy to assess the health of the fetus. Newborn Screening: Performed shortly after birth to identify genetic disorders early in life.
