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Know what’s hidden in your genes. Plan ahead to protect your unseen genetic risks from reaching your child — start with a genetic carrier screening.

A blood test that analyzes DNA to identify carriers of gene changes associated with autosomal recessive and X-linked conditions. By Detecting 302–611 genes, it reveals unseen risks even in healthy parents, which may cause serious inherited disorders that affect a child’s health and quality of life. Ideally performed before pregnancy, prior to IVF/ICSI, or in early pregnancy (within 12 weeks).

Why is Expanded Carrier Screening Important?

  • Identify individuals at risk to have a child with a genetic disease
  • Provide information to help understand reproductive risks and family planning options
  • Identify resources to plan for a child born with extra needs
  • Provide peace of mind for individuals that are not at an increased risk based on test results

Who Should Consider Expanded Carrier Screening?

  • Couples planning pregnancy, already pregnant or seeking clear information about reproductive risks
  • Couples experiencing fertility challenges or considering treatments such as ICSI/IVF/IUI
  • Individuals with a family history of genetic disorders
  • Those from higher-risk ethnic groups
  • Egg, sperm, or embryo donors
  • Couples who are closely related by blood

Conditions Detected

The Expanded Carrier Screening can identify genetic conditions that can be passed from parent to child, many of which includes serious conditions such as:

  • Thalassemia
    • Carrier Frequency in General Population: 1 in 25*
  • Cystic Fibrosis
    • Carrier Frequency in General Population: 1 in 25*
  • G6PD Deficiency
    • Carrier Frequency in General Population: 1 in 30*
  • Spinal Muscular Atrophy
    • Carrier Frequency in General Population: 1 in 54*
  • Fragile X syndrome
    • Carrier Frequency in General Population: 1 in 500*
      *Varies by ethnicity

The process involves 4 steps:

1. Specialist Consultation

Select the appropriate screening panel with your doctor.

2. Blood Sample Collection

A blood sample is taken and sent to our laboratory.

3. Receive Your Results

Reported back about 4-5 weeks.

4. Post-consultation

Review results with our doctor and genetic counselor to discuss next steps.
Genetic Counseling

At SAFE Fertility Group, our doctors and genetic counselors provide specialized counseling to tailor reproductive options for couples at risk. For ICSI patients, the results are integrated into advanced testing such as PGT-M to guide embryo screening.

302 Genes Panel
  • 302 gene test in female
  • 280 gene test in male
Comprehensive 611 Genes Panel
  • 611 gene test in female
  • 559 gene test in male

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