Carrier Screening

GenPath’s carrier screening options accurately identify couples at risk of having a child with a genetic condition.

InheriGen Pan-Ethnic Carrier Screening

Carrier screening for hereditary genetic conditions is an important part of preconception and prenatal care. InheriGen performs carrier testing for multiple conditions at once, at a significantly lower cost than if each of these tests were run separately. Learn more about GenPath’s InheriGen carrier screening panel options.

Ashkenazi Jewish Carrier Screening

Ashkenazi Jewish (AJ) carrier screening helps to identify hereditary genetic conditions that occur frequently in individuals with Eastern European (Ashkenazi) Jewish ancestry. GenPath offers several options in AJ screening panels. Learn more about AJ carrier screening.

Cystic Fibrosis Carrier Screening

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a multisystem disease that affects the lungs, pancreas, gastrointestinal tract and reproductive systems. The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG)and the American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG) recommend offering CF carrier screening to all women who are pregnant or considering pregnancy. Learn more about GenPath’s cystic fibrosis carrier screening panel options.

Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Carrier Screening

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a disease that is caused by abnormally functioning motor neurons that control voluntary movement. The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) and the American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG) recommend offering SMA carrier screening to all women who are pregnant or considering pregnancy. Learn more about SMA carrier screening.

Fragile X Carrier Screening

Fragile X syndrome is the most common cause of inherited intellectual disability. It can occur in any ethnic group and affects approximately one in 3,600 males and one in 4,000 – 6,000 females. Learn more about Fragile X carrier screening.