Huntington’s Disease is a hereditary disease that is marked by the degenerations of brain cells and causes a chorea and progressive dementia. The symptoms can affect one’s cognitive state, psychiatric level, behavior, and their physical movements and appearance. (2) Less than two hundred thousand people between the ages of eighteen to sixty have consulted with their doctor and were diagnosed with Huntington’s Disease. When someone has one defective gene, that single gene would have to create an exact replica that was developed through a blooded relative forming the disorder. (2) Genetic testing can settle the torture of the unknown suspense of one’s condition. The testing helps one know their odds of developing or passing a genetic disorder.
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Along with the emotional stress, the family has to pay a large amount of money to afford the genetic testing. (1) The results of one’s genetic test could take a few weeks to several months for the return of the results. (1) The final scores for the prenatal testing tends to return a lot faster due to the importance making a decision about one’s pregnancy. (1) The doctors or genetic counselor usually orders a particular test that provides the specific information about the cost and waiting time for the results of the test. (1) The genetic testing can cause an emotional, social, and financial problem for everyone dealing with the outcome. (1) Everyone is different so some people could become angry, depressed, anxious, or even guilty about the final results. (1) In few cases, the waiting results affects everyone in the family creating tension amongst everyone. The test can reveal a limited amount of the information and the hereditary conditions within the family. (1) Depending on the features and quality of the test, people pay from around one hundred dollars to two thousand. (1) If someone takes more than one test or more than one person in the family take the test the price increases; the more people from a blooded family that take the test help the genetic tests gain a more meaningful result. (1) The cost of an infant test depends on the where the infant is located; prices range from …show more content…
People think that genetic testing should be mandatory. The tests can provide a solid answer of whether someone has the disease. It can also help a couple decide if they should have children or not. (1) A negative test allows the patient dealing with the checkups and tests screenings to cancel their appointments with their doctor. (1) A positive test helps someone prevent, monitor, and treat the disease. (1) The newborn screenings can classify the genetic disorders early in the newborn’s life. This can help the parents plan out treatments ahead of time and they can be prepared for the newborn’s
Along with the emotional stress, the family has to pay a large amount of money to afford the genetic testing. (1) The results of one’s genetic test could take a few weeks to several months for the return of the results. (1) The final scores for the prenatal testing tends to return a lot faster due to the importance making a decision about one’s pregnancy. (1) The doctors or genetic counselor usually orders a particular test that provides the specific information about the cost and waiting time for the results of the test. (1) The genetic testing can cause an emotional, social, and financial problem for everyone dealing with the outcome. (1) Everyone is different so some people could become angry, depressed, anxious, or even guilty about the final results. (1) In few cases, the waiting results affects everyone in the family creating tension amongst everyone. The test can reveal a limited amount of the information and the hereditary conditions within the family. (1) Depending on the features and quality of the test, people pay from around one hundred dollars to two thousand. (1) If someone takes more than one test or more than one person in the family take the test the price increases; the more people from a blooded family that take the test help the genetic tests gain a more meaningful result. (1) The cost of an infant test depends on the where the infant is located; prices range from …show more content…
People think that genetic testing should be mandatory. The tests can provide a solid answer of whether someone has the disease. It can also help a couple decide if they should have children or not. (1) A negative test allows the patient dealing with the checkups and tests screenings to cancel their appointments with their doctor. (1) A positive test helps someone prevent, monitor, and treat the disease. (1) The newborn screenings can classify the genetic disorders early in the newborn’s life. This can help the parents plan out treatments ahead of time and they can be prepared for the newborn’s