[tri-med] Re: genetic testing

My husband and I had genetic testing done after our son was born with 
partial t-14. It is a blood test. Our insurance company paid for the 
testing. It was ordered by our geneticist. Hope this helps.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Katie Cragg" <kmcragg@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <tri-med@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, November 26, 2006 8:22 PM
Subject: [tri-med] genetic testing


> My husband and I have been talking about having more kids. We aren't 
> really
> ready yet but for different reasons. We've talked to a genetic specialist
> and basically know that Mitchell's mosaic form of t13 was just a "fluke".
> BUT, my husband made a comment this weekend about not wanting to until we
> have genetic testing because he just wants to make sure. SO-if this is 
> what
> he wants...this is what we'll do. But, my question is-what is involved? Is
> it just a blood test. I'm guessing it will be expensive. How do I go about
> getting this and will they even do it? I think he just needs to see it for
> himself....I guess I don't blame him. Any suggestions?
> Thanks
> Katie
> Mom to Mitchell t13 mosaic
>
>
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