A question on blood tests.

[Wizard_au]

This question came to me after watching season 2 of Weeds.

I've read up online in medical journals that people of Jewish faith are required to be genetically screened before events like marriage. This is in order to prevent a certain range of genetic conditions unique to their race/region.

Correct me if I'm wrong here; if a Jewish person marries outside of their faith, their partner would be required to take these blood tests as well. Yes?

What about someone who wants to take these blood tests for their own records?

Updates

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@Lett0385: You bring up an interesting point.


Ok, so as long as they know what they need to be tested for; can any pathologist provide records?

Or does the blood sample need to be drawn by a pathologist in the presence of a third party (a Rabbi for example)?

[madmisskelly]

I think its legitimate.

Personally, I have something called neurofibrometosis which can be passed on to my child. It would be important for me to know the likelyhood of that. I think its also important to be on the same page as a couple in terms of inheritable conditions and then going from there and deciding what you will do when it comes to having children.

[Lett0385]

I believe this test is the Medical genetics testing, and I'm sure you can obtain one by going to the Doctor, but the truth about blood or DNA is that among human population 99.99% of our DNA is identical and the 0.1 percent that is different is what makes you , you.. (true fact)

[Wizard_au]

Interesting point. I've included an update in the question.

[raptor]

I don't have an answer for you, but can you link some of the articles?

[Wizard_au]

Go for it. Any info helps.

[raptor]

I'd love to, still need a link though lol.

[Wizard_au]

Thats OK. Thanks for trying.

[sephora]

lmao! at this misunderstanding.

[raptor]

Glad someone noticed.

[Lett0385]

No, Jewish are required to get done before they married to prevent the birth of an abnormal Baby, but you can obtain one yourself, and yes any pathologist, or any clinic. but from my understanding most of this clinics will get it done if your planning to have a family.

[Wizard_au]

Thank you for your answer :)