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Genetics

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Our Genetics Service specialises in care for families and individuals of all ages who have or are at risk of a genetic disorder or birth defect. We extend comprehensive clinical services for the detection of genetic conditions and risk of birth defects, medical care for children with genetic disorders, as well as counselling for patients and their families diagnosed with genetic conditions.

DNA Laboratory

Our DNA laboratory offers services for DNA testing for diagnosis of genetic conditions.

Accredited with SAC-SINGLAS, the laboratory carries out DNA testing for conditions such as thalassaemia, Fragile X syndrome, spinal muscular atrophy, myotonic dystrophy, Huntington disease, spinocerebellar atrophy, Prader-Willi syndrome & Angelman syndrome. Chromosome microarray analysis (CMA) is also available for postnatal samples.

For more information about DNA Diagnostic and Research Laboratory, please click here.

Range of Services:

  • Genetic Counselling
  • Biochemical Genetics Services
  • Screening and counselling for Thalassaemia
  • Diagnosis and Counselling for Chromosomal Abnormalities
  • Dysmorphology (Congenital Abnormalities / Birth Defects)
  • Prenatal Counselling
  • Molecular Genetic Testing

Contact information

Genetics Eduation for physicians

A joint education programme developed by Genetics Service, Department of Paediatrics, KKH, and SingHealth Duke-NUS Institute of PRecIsion Medicine (PRISM).

Click here for more information.

 

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News

Temasek Foundation–KKH Genomics for Kids in ASEAN programme expands access to genomic services for rare diseases in  Singapore and the region
Announcements Temasek Foundation–KKH Genomics for Kids in ASEAN programme expands access to genomic services for rare diseases in Singapore and the region The Genomics for Kids in ASEAN programme, a regional collaboration between the KKH Maternal and Child Health Research Institute (MCHRI) and Temasek Foundation is transforming the landscape for rare disease diagnosis in the region.
27 Feb 2026 Read Story
Announcements KKH MCHRI launches Singapore’s first set of Menopause Management Guidelines The KK Women's and Children's Hospital (KKH) Maternal and Child Health Research Institute (MCHRI) today launched Singapore's first set of Guidelines on Management of the Menopause Transition.
20 Feb 2026 Read Story
Patient Care Singapore’s first PlagioCentre@KKH provides specialist treatment for infants with flat head syndrome Early treatment is essential when the baby’s head shape is still malleable, with most infants show visible improvements within three months of treatment.
05 Dec 2025 | Special Delivery Read Story
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