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Genetic Testing In Pakistan

Labnetics is offering premium Genetic Testing in Pakistan, allowing individuals to avail genetic screening in Pakistan and associated services to increase the accessibility of such services as well as to increase the awareness of genetic conditions that prevail in Pakistan.

Genetic Testing/Screening in Pakistan

A multitude of genetic services are being offered by Labnetics all over Pakistan. The genetic screening services include:
  • Prenatal testing or Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing: Allowing the ability to find out the gender of the baby as well as to screen chromosomal abnormalities of the baby as early as 10 weeks of pregnancy.
  • Carrier Genetic Test: To identify if an individual is suffering or susceptible to a risk of passing certain genetic disorders to his/her offspring. The risk of passing genetic disorders is as much as 70% high as observed in cousin marriages of Pakistani population.
  • Whole Exome Sequencing: To sequence entire genome, to identity relevant mutations which can be causative of genetic disease.
  • Single Gene Disorder: A multitude of genetic tests can also be offered to individuals suffering from single gene disorders such as Sickle cell anemia, Fragile X, Cystic Fibrosis etc.
  • Oncology Genetic Screening Tests: To assess future risk as well as to screen for various cancers such as ovarian, colorectal, breast and additionally can perform comprehensive 160 Human Genes screening test .
  • Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) & Preimplantation Genetic Screening (PGS): In conjunction with In Vitro Fertilisation procedure following biopsy of embryo, the biopsied specimen are sent for analysis and can be screened for gender, chromosomal abnormalities / specific genetic diseases to ensure a healthy, chromosomally normal embryo is then selected to be placed back in the female uterus. The analysis is perfomed using Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) with 99.9% accuracy.
  • Products of Conception (POC) test: To identify the cause of pregnancy losses, products of conception can be sent for analysis to assess the chromosomal status of the conceptus and to identity specific chromosomal abnormalities causative of losing a precious pregnancy.
Labnetics, a genetic testing lab in Pakistan offers a wide array of genetic services ranging from diagnostic genetic screening test as well as more specialized tests dealing exclusively with In Vitro Fertilisation.

For more information or details on particular genetic testing service offered by Labnetics Email: labnetics.pakistan@gmail.com

Genetic Counselling in Pakistan

To ensure the correct diagnosis, appropriate tests and genetic screening tests need to be carried out in order to pinpoint causative factors. Hence, we offer Genetic Counselling in Pakistan, after thorough assessment of a patient's history, examination, medical workup, the complete evaluation allows us to recommend appropriate genetic test, if needed and inform the patient about associated genetic risks, causes and future prevention treatment modalities. Our specialized genetics doctors in Pakistan, are affiliated with International Genetics Program and can assist you as well as offer consultation to individual's facing genetic problems.

It is highly recommend to opt for genetic counselling in cases of cousin marriages, recurrent miscarriages, history of congenital diseases prevalent in a family, pre-marital or pre marriage genetic testing/counselling to address the likelihood of genetic problems that may persist in the offspring of a couple.

Labnetics can provide qualified, genetic counselor in Pakistan to cater to patients requiring proper genetic counselling & diagnosis. The need for trained and proficient Genetic Counselors in Pakistan is much needed to ensure timely and right diagnosis, being made.

Our specialist genetic counselor can assist you, contact: labnetics.pakistan@gmail.com for additional information & queries.