title: ACOG Technology Assessment in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Number 1, July 2002. Genetics and molecular diagnostic testing.
abstract: Knowledge of human genetics has increased dramatically in the past few decades. The genetic basis of disease and the response to therapy is rapidly being elucidated and may soon become a part of routine medical practice. This document reviews the basics of genetic transmission and genetic technologies in current use.
authors.forename: Deborah A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Driscoll
authors.forename: Katherine D
authors.initials: KD
authors.lastname: Wenstrom
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Williams
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D030342:Genetic Diseases, Inborn / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000235:genetics*; D005820:Genetic Testing / Q000592:standards*; D006176:Gynecology / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D008967:Molecular Biology; D009774:Obstetrics / Q000592:standards; D011247:Pregnancy; D011295:Prenatal Care; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D013673:Technology Assessment, Biomedical / Q000592:standards*