A client's father has hemochromatosis.Which type of genetic testing would be the primary type that is most appropriate for the client to have?

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Hereditary hemochromatosis is an autosomal recessive disorder.The purpose of genetic testing for this client would be to determine whether he or she has one mutated gene allele (is a carrier)and could transmit this disorder to his or her children.All genetic testing is diagnostic in nature.Presymptomatic genetic testing is used with Huntington disease.Predisposition testing is used with colorectal cancer and breast cancer.

A Client's Father Has Hemochromatosis