What is Carrier Screening?










Carrier screening is a genetic test that analyses a sample of your blood or saliva.

It is done to see if you and your reproductive partner carry genetic changes. These changes could be passed onto your children and result in a genetic condition.


Why should I consider Carrier Screening?

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If you and your partner are found to be carriers, this gives you knowledge about the genetics of your future children and can help you make decisions.

If you are trying to conceive, this knowledge could help you decide to decide between different conception options. If you are already pregnant, this knowledge could help you test your baby during pregnancy or provide early healthcare interventions once they are born.

What genetic conditions does Carrier Screening cover?

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Carrier Screening tests for what are called "recessive" genetic conditions. There are many thousands of these conditions, and no test will cover all of them.

Even if a carrier screen tests for many recessive conditions, it will still not cover other types of genetic conditions that can occur by other means.

Carrier Screening helps to reduce your chances of having a child with a genetic condition, but it is still possible to have a child affected by one.


Who should have Carrier Screening?

Carrier screening is a test that everyone should consider.

Every couple has a chance of having a child with a genetic condition. Even when you yourself don't have a genetic condition. Even when you don't have a family history of a genetic condition.If you are considering screening, the female reproductive partner should be tested first. If the female partner is a carrier

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When should I have Carrier Screening?

Before pregnancy or early pregnancyDon't need to be pregnantOnce in a lifetime

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What does it mean if I am a carrier?

Explore our easy-to-understand test guides, test your knowledge with a quiz, and discover which genetic test is the right fit for you.Begin your genetics journey with us today.Usually not affectedSometimes might be affectedFamily members might also be carriers

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What type of Carrier Screen should I have?

Explore our easy-to-understand test guides, test your knowledge with a quiz, and discover which genetic test is the right fit for you.Begin your genetics journey with us today.

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How much does it cost?

Explore our easy-to-understand test guides, test your knowledge with a quiz, and discover which genetic test is the right fit for you.Begin your genetics journey with us today.

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