DNA Carrier Test / Family Planning

Find Out If You’re a Carrier of Inherited Genetic Conditions

The DNA Carrier Status / Family Planning Test is an advanced genetic screening that identifies whether you carry inherited conditions that could be passed on to your future children – even if you don’t have any symptoms yourself.

Who Is This Test For?

• Couples planning to have children
• Individuals who want to understand their genetic background
• People with a family history of genetic disorders
• Couples undergoing IVF or fertility treatment

The test is suitable regardless of gender and can be done individually or by both partners to allow for a more complete risk assessment.

What Does the Test Measure?

The test analyzes 20 specific genetic conditions that are inherited either autosomal recessively or X-linked. The following conditions are included:

Autosomal Recessive Conditions:

• Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (SERPINA1)
• Biotinidase Deficiency (BTD)
• Cystic Fibrosis (CFTR)
• Familial Mediterranean Fever (MEFV)
• GJB2-related Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss
• Mucolipidosis Type IV (MCOLN1)
• Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis Type 2 (CLN2)
• Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis Type 6 (CLN6)
• Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis Type 8 (CLN8)
• Niemann-Pick Disease, Type A-B (SMPD1)
• Phenylketonuria (PAH)
• Tay-Sachs Disease (HEXA)
• Zellweger Spectrum Disorder (PEX1)

X-linked Conditions:

• Adrenoleukodystrophy (ABCD1)
• Duchenne/Becker Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
• Fabry Disease (GLA)
• GJB1-related X-linked Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
• Hemophilia A (F8)
• Hemophilia B (F9)
• Ornithine Transcarbamylase Deficiency (OTC)

How the Test Works

The DNA Carrier Status test is performed using a simple saliva sample collected at home. The process is straightforward:

1. Order the Test: Receive your DNA Carrier Status test kit delivered directly to your home.
2. Collect Your Sample: Follow the easy-to-use instructions to collect your saliva sample.
3. Send it Back: Use the prepaid return envelope to send your sample to our laboratory.
4. Receive Your Results: Within 6-8 weeks, you will get a detailed digital report outlining your methylation pathways along with personalized recommendations.

Sample & Data Privacy

Your DNA and sample material are destroyed after analysis. The sample is linked only to your unique test ID, ensuring complete anonymity. The laboratory does not have access to your identity, and we do not share results with third parties. You also have the option to delete your test results after receiving them.