The Division of Human Genetics provides comprehensive inpatient, outpatient and laboratory genetic services to patients of all ages, including a network of statewide outreach clinics. <\/p>\n
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Through their Genetics Services, The University of Maryland Childrens Hospital offers a number of resources for patients seeking genetic evaluation, genetic counseling and testing. <\/p>\n
The Childrens Hospital has biochemical genetics and cytogenetics laboratory testing on-site, as well as close relationships with DNA and other diagnostic labs around the country. <\/p>\n
Genetic disorders <\/p>\n
Birth defects <\/p>\n
Multiple malformation syndromes <\/p>\n
Pregnancy with genetic high-risk factors <\/p>\n
Suspected fetal anomalies <\/p>\n
Biochemical genetics: comprehensive testing for inborn errors of metabolism; quantitative amino acid and organic acid analysis, mucopolysaccharide and oligosaccharide screening, assays for 18 different lysosomal enzymes, carnitine, biotinidase, enzymes and metabolites involved in galactosemia; carrier screening for Tay-Sachsand other disorders routinely offered <\/p>\n
Cytogenetics: routine banding and fluorescence in situ hybridization analysis of amniotic fluid, chorionic villi, peripheral blood, bone marrow, products of conception and solid tumors <\/p>\n
Molecular genetics: DNA-based testing for fragile X syndrome, cystic fibrosis, Tay-Sachs, Gaucher disease, Canavan disease, Factor V Leiden; other testing arranged on request <\/p>\n
Prenatal Screening: Maternal serum multiple marker screening (AFP, estriol, and hCG) for fetal neural tube defects and fetal Down's syndrome <\/p>\n
Comprehensive genetic evaluation <\/p>\n
Consultation on complicated cases <\/p>\n
Second opinions <\/p>\n
Special treatment procedures <\/p>\n
Short-term and long-term management <\/p>\n
State-of-the-art genetic laboratory service <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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