Genetic Services

Publications

The Department of State Health Services provides the following informational resource materials. 

Resource materials are currently available in PDF format only.  

Triple Screen (English) - AFP/HCG/UE3 Prenatal Testing
Examen de Detección Triple (Spanish) - Examen Prenatal AFP/HCG/UE3
Every expectant mother wants to have a healthy baby - free of any significant birth defects. preview: English (PDF) / Spanish (PDF)

Methods of Inheritance (English)
Metodos de Herencia (Spanish)
Genetic disorders and how they are passed from generation to generation. 8"x11" handout. preview: English / Spanish  

Minor Anomalies (English)
Anormalidades Menores (Spanish)
Minor anomalies are unusual external physical features that do not inhibit a major function of the body. Medical genetics use minor anomalies as clues in establishing diagnosis for their patients. 8"x11" handout. preview: English / Spanish

When Does a Child/Adult Need Genetic Services? (English)
¿Cuando Necesita un Nino/Adulto los Servicios Geneticos? (Spanish)
Check list of risk factors and anomalies that indicate a need for genetic testing. 8"x11" handout. preview: English / Spanish  

Some Important Points to Remember about Prenatal Testing (English)
Algunos Puntos Importantes que Recordar sobre Los Examenes Prenatales (Spanish)
Screen tests and diagnostic tests. 8"x11" handout. preview: English / Spanish

Amniocentesis: For Prenatal Diagnosis (English)
Amniocentesis: Un Diagnostico Prenatal (Spanish)
Frequently asked questions. Pamphlet. preview: English / Spanish

Questions You May Have for Your Genetic Specialist (English)
Preguntas que Probablemente Desee Hacer a su Especialista en Genetica (Spanish)
Many people are nervous during a visit and tend to forget to ask some important questions. This list is to help you during a visit so you can get all the information you need. 8"x11" handout. preview: English / Spanish