Genetic testing event successful
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- April
- 15
On Sunday, 71 people showed up at the JCC Mid-Westchester in Scarsdale to give a sample of blood. Within six weeks, those people will know if they carry any genetic markers that would put them at risk for having children born with any 11 diseases commonly found in people of Eastern European Jewish ancestry.
The people took part in testing sponsored by the Jewish Genetic Disease Consortium, a group of organizations representing families affected by such disorders as Bloom’s syndrome, Canavan disease, cystic fibrosis, Familial dysautonomia , Tay-Sachs disease and others.
Everyone who was tested received genetic counseling. People who are negative for all diseases will receive a letter and a copy of their results. People with positive results will be seen again by a genetic counselor.
The consortium hopes to offer the screening again in the fall somewhere in Northern Westchester.
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