If you have any one / more of the below criteria you should be recommended for a genetic counselling session:
Advanced maternal age
Abnormal maternal serum screening
Abnormal USG / abnormal fetal finding / abnormal amniotic fluid
Previous fetus or child with genetic disorder
Family history of genetic disorder
Family history of cancer or if any immediate siblings of parents or previous child is affected with cancer
Maternal disorder associated with increased risk of fetal CMF or exposure
Exposure to teratogens
Consanguinity
Bad obstetric history (RSA, unexplained IUD or still birth)
Infertility related to chromosomal abnormality
Embryo selection in case of IVF
Screening for community based genetic disorders:
Alpha / Beta – Thalassemia, Sickle Cell Anemia
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Cystic Fibrosis
Achondroplasia
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Hemophilia
Neural Tube Defects
Gross Chromosomal Anomalies
Aneuploidy
Screening for Chromosomal Abnormality
Major Fetal Malformation as Indicated by USG
Premarital counselling:
Couples counselled for Thalassemia
Rh Factor
Community Based Genetic Disorders
Balanced Chromosomal Abnormalities / Translocations
Pedigree Analysis to Understand Any Recessive Diseases That Might Be Present in Both Families