There are a number of inherited diseases that run across generations. Carrier screening is a genetic test used to determine if a healthy person is a carrier of a single-gene disease, & if they are at risk of having an offspring affected by it.

What if I’m a carrier? .

If your results indicate you’re a carrier of a condition, the next step is usually to test your partner—since for most conditions; you both need to be carriers for your baby to be at risk.

If both you and your partner are carriers, we can help you understand the exact risk to your baby as well as your options, including:

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