Matchmaking and Genetic Testing
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Question
Hello,\r\nPlease, if possible, forward the question to the esteemed Rabbi Frid,\r\n\r\nThe mother of my son's match approached me because she wants them to undergo genetic testing after consulting with a medical institute.\r\n\r\nI would like to note that my son already informed the match about the medical information during the first month.\r\n\r\nAt her request:\r\n1. Two brothers have been diagnosed with autism,\r\nand it is required: genetic blood test for both, including the matched son.\r\nWhich is very difficult for both brothers to undergo a blood test.\r\n\r\n2. He has an eye disease, keratoconus,\r\nshe requests that he undergo a test for this. \r\nAfter checking with his doctor, he was informed that for a genetic test, all brothers (8 brothers in the family, including him) need to be tested as well.\r\n\r\nI am very concerned for my son,\r\nthey have known each other for 3 months\r\n\r\nAnd really need urgent advice on what to do, whether to proceed and ask all brothers to undergo eye tests, and even though I fear that for the 2 brothers with autism there will be resistance to undergo a blood test?
Answer
Peace and blessings
According to the instructions of the Gaon, Rabbi A. Frid, shlita:
A. It is not possible to force someone to undergo a genetic test; only those who agree will do it.
B. Today, through artificial insemination, it is possible, with God's help, to check and arrange everything.
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