Re: CF carrier testing

From: Robert J. Carpenter, Jr. MD (zygote@icsi.net)
Sat Aug 30 14:30:32 2003


Your patient (preg female) can be referred for formal counselling. The FOB (male - uninsured) can go along for free. If he refuses to assent to testing, then the alternative is an invasive test with the potential risk for loss of pregnancy or the potential for a child with significant long term problems which he as FOB will be required to help pay for. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush or perhaps Mr. Franklin ins better: a penny saved!

On 29 Aug 2003 at 19:51, DoctorJoe@aol.com wrote:

>
> In a message dated 8/29/03 18:04:13, elishyde@mindspring.com writes:
>
> > Have not faced this particular issue, but have women w/ sickle trait
> > and the FOB won't be tested/isn't involved anymore/isn't known.
> >
>
> So you could test the baby, right?
>
> Joe P.
>

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