Fragile X syndrome screening

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Fragile X syndrome Microchapters
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Overview

Routine screening for Fragile X syndrome is not recommended. Prenatal or preconceptional screening is only recommended among high risk individuals such as family members with history of mental retardation, movement disorders or Fragile X syndrome.

Screening

There is insufficient evidence to recommend routine screening for Fragile X syndrome.