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How do you diagnose turner syndrome?

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14y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

The diagnosis is confirmed with a blood test to look at the person's chromosomes so it can be seen if the second X chromosome is missing. This test is done after a doctor notices the person has characteristics associated with Turner syndrome.

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