Carrier screening is for anyone who would like to understand their risk of having a child with a genetic disorder.
It’s also recommended for people who:
Join certified genetic counselor Julia Wilkinson, M.S., for an in-depth walkthrough of carrier screening. You can also view a list of all the disorders we test for here.
Test for up to 289 disorders with three options for Invitae carrier screening:
Order a comprehensive carrier screen online and receive your saliva sample collection kit in the mail. An independent doctor or genetic counselor will review your information to make sure your test is right for you.
Talk to your healthcare provider about carrier screening with Invitae. This letter can help start the conversation.
If your results show that you are at increased risk of having a child with one of the disorders screened, it is important to know that there are options available to you depending on where you are in your reproductive journey. These may include:
You don’t have to figure it out alone. Genetics experts are available to guide you through the testing process, help you make sense of your results, and plan a path forward.
Our resource center offers:
References:
1. Blythe SA, et al. Clin Biochem. 1984;17(5):277-283
2. Prior, Thomas W. 2008. “Carrier Screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy.” Genetics in Medicine: Official Journal of the American College of Medical Genetics 10 (November). The American College of Medical Genetics: 840
3. Committee Opinion No. 690 Summary: Carrier Screening in the Age of Genomic Medicine.” 2017. Obstetrics and Gynecology 129 (3): 595–96.