DBT Nidan Kendra

Services Provided

The Nidan Kendra offers a wide range of specialized genetic and diagnostic services in line with national guidelines under the DBT-NIDAN initiative:

Antenatal Screening for Thalassemia

1. Early Detection and Prevention: Antenatal screening for thalassemia enables early detection of the risk of thalassemia in the fetus, facilitating informed decision-making and preventive measures.

2. Risk Assessment and Counseling: Screening identifies carriers of the thalassemia gene, allowing for genetic counseling and informed reproductive choices.

3. Improved Pregnancy Outcomes: Early detection and management of thalassemia can significantly improve pregnancy outcomes and reduce the risk of complications.

Genetic Testing

1. Accurate Diagnosis: Genetic testing provides accurate diagnoses of genetic disorders, enabling personalized treatment plans and informed decision-making.

2. Risk Assessment and Prevention: Genetic testing identifies individuals at risk of developing certain genetic conditions, facilitating preventive measures and early intervention.

3. Personalized Medicine: Genetic testing enables tailored treatment plans, improving treatment efficacy and patient outcomes.

Genetic Counseling

1. Informed Decision-Making: Genetic counseling provides individuals and families with a clear understanding of genetic conditions, enabling informed decision-making and reproductive choices.

2. Risk Assessment and Management: Genetic counseling assesses the risk of genetic conditions and provides guidance on management and prevention strategies.

3. Emotional Support: Genetic counseling offers emotional support and guidance to individuals and families affected by genetic conditions.

Newborn Screening

1. Early Detection and Intervention: Newborn screening enables early detection of genetic disorders, facilitating timely intervention and improved outcomes.

2. Preventive Care: Newborn screening is an essential part of preventive care, reducing the risk of long-term complications and improving quality of life.

3. Improved Health Outcomes: Early detection and treatment of genetic conditions can significantly improve health outcomes for newborns.

Tests to be provided:

1. GALT (Galactosemia)

2. Biotinase

3. G6PD (Glucose-6-Phophate Dehydrogenase)

4. TSH (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone)

5. 17-OH (17-Hydroxy progesterone)

Karyotyping and FISH

1. Chromosomal Analysis: Karyotyping and FISH provide accurate chromosomal analysis, enabling diagnosis of genetic disorders and informed decision-making.

2. Diagnostic Accuracy: Karyotyping and FISH are essential diagnostic tools for identifying chromosomal abnormalities and genetic disorders.

3. Personalized Treatment: Accurate diagnosis enables personalized treatment plans, improving treatment efficacy and patient outcomes.

Amniocentesis

1. Prenatal Diagnosis: Amniocentesis provides a prenatal diagnosis of genetic disorders, enabling informed decision-making and reproductive choices.

2. Risk Assessment: Amniocentesis assesses the risk of genetic conditions, facilitating informed decision-making and pregnancy management.

3. Informed Decision-Making: Amniocentesis enables couples to make informed decisions about their pregnancy and reproductive choices.

Chorionic Villus Biopsy

1. Prenatal Diagnosis: Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) provides a prenatal diagnosis of genetic disorders, enabling informed decision-making and reproductive choices.

2. Early Detection: CVS detects genetic conditions earlier in pregnancy than amniocentesis, facilitating informed decision-making and pregnancy management.

3. Risk Assessment: CVS assesses the risk of genetic conditions, enabling couples to make informed reproductive choices.

Management and Referral

1. Comprehensive Care: Nidan Kendra provides comprehensive care, including genetic counseling, diagnosis, and management of genetic conditions.

2. Multidisciplinary Approach: Nidan Kendra adopts a multidisciplinary approach, collaborating with specialized centers and hospitals to provide optimal care.

3. Follow-up Care: Nidan Kendra provides follow-up care and support to individuals and families affected by genetic conditions, ensuring comprehensive management and care.