Can LAMA2-RD be detected before birth?

In families where the specific gene changes are already known, prenatal testing is usually possible through chorionic villus sampling (CVS, in early pregnancy) or amniocentesis (in mid-pregnancy). A genetic counsellor can explain the timing and process in detail. If you are not sure where to start, contact us and we can help direct you.

What does autosomal recessive inheritance mean? Can carriers have symptoms? Is prenatal testing available for LAMA2-RD? Is preimplantation genetic testing possible? Should family members be tested? What genetic counselling options are available? Can future children be tested during pregnancy? What reproductive options are available? How can I find a genetic counsellor?

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