Question

Genetic counsellors are associated with

• A. Postnatal diagnosis
• B. Prenatal diagnosis
• C. Neural diagnosis
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C Neural diagnosis

Genetic counselors are associated with a prenatal and postnatal diagnosis. He performs various methods such as amniocentesis, ultrasound and karyotyping to determine the congenital disorder, sex determination and chromosomal abnormalities of the foetus. They also discuss family planning with couples and guide them regarding the same. They also tell the status of the fetus, with the intent of aborting a fetus affected by the genetic disorder and selecting of foetus without chromosomal abnormalities. They also help in treatment of child having genetic disorder.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.