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- GeneTests - A genetic testing resource including an introduction to genetic counseling and testing and a genetics laboratory directory. From the University of Washington.
- Gene Testing - Brief overview of gene testing: what it is, how it works, what are some of the pros and cons, what tests are available. Includes a guide to further resources.
- New York University Department of Pediatrics Human Genetics Program - Offers evaluation, testing and counseling for genetic diseases with information on faculty, clinical services, molecular genetics laboratory, and research interests
- Guidelines for Testing and Counseling Donors - U.S. Public Health Service Guidelines for testing and counseling blood and plasma donors for HIV 1 antigen.
- Summit Women's Center - Pregnancy testing, abortion and counseling services, HIV testing and counseling, and ultrasound.
- GeneClinics: Medical Genetics Knowledge Base - NIH funded, expert-authored descriptions of inherited disorders. Covers genetic testing in diagnosis and management and genetic counseling of patients.
- Kimball Genetics - Genetic testing laboratory specializing in DNA analysis for common genetic disorders. Includes listing of tests available.
- Planned Parenthood - Services include pap tests, breast exams, screening for sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy tests and counseling and HIV testing.
- Molecular Genetics Testing Laboratory: Ashkenazi Jewish Genetic Disease Screen - Information about a test for seven common inherited diseases in the Ashkenazi Jewish population: Tay-Sachs disease, Canavan disease, cystic fibrosis, Gaucher disease, Bloom syndrome, familial dysautonomia and Fanconi anemia.
- Hope Resource Center - Located in Knoxville. Pregnancy testing, counsel, post-abortion support, ultrasound testing, sexually transmitted disease testing, peer support groups, and classes on parenting and life skills.
Wikipedia Articles
- Voluntary Counseling and Testing - Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) for HIV usually involves two counseling sessions: one prior to taking the test known as "pre-test counseling" and one following the HIV test when the results are given, often referred to as "post-test counseling". Counseling focuses on the infection (HIV), the disease (AIDS), the ...