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In hindsight a DNA test might have revealed achondroplasia, at-least Wikipedia seems to suggest so.. I'll admit I'm tempted to strive away from DNA-tests becau

• Abishek_Muthian 8y ago
  (OP) >In hindsight a DNA test might have revealed achondroplasia It might have, but remember my diagnosis were conducted in 1994,2001 (though best hospital in India of that time) to conclude I was a normal kid with some vitamin deficiencies. Even now, I doubt whether even now pregnancy scans test for achondroplasia. I was informed recently that it was mentioned by a doctor in Singapore that, achondroplasia tests should be requested during pregnancy tests. I'm not sure whether it is part of pregnancy scans in Western countries & how common is the DNA tests for achdonroplasia.
  • jopsen 8y ago
    My point was that when discussing DNA tests, people often argue that they don't want to know if they are at a higher risk of cancer. But this is a good example of something that they would want to know. Because it can likely be mitigated. That's a good point to keep in mind next time someone says they are unsure if DNA testing is a good idea. -- To your point, I don't know if this disorder is something we screen for. But the cost of full DNA sequencing is falling fast, and it's just a matter of time before we start screen for genetic disorders. Thus, the future is bright.