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The Inheritest® Carrier Screen can help determine if you have an increased chance of having a child with a genetic condition. With continuing advancement in treatment options, early insight can help you better prepare for your family’s future.
Carrier screening is a genetic test that can help you learn if you are a carrier of a genetic condition. Being a carrier typically does not have an impact on your health, but means there may be an increased chance of having a child with a genetic condition. Usually, both parents must be a carrier of the same condition for there to be an increased chance.
Anyone can be a carrier
You could be a carrier of a genetic condition regardless of your ethnicity, and even when there is no family history of the condition. For example, more than 80% of infants with cystic fibrosis are born to families with no prior family history.1
When is the best time to have carrier screening?
Carrier screening can be done at any time, but is most useful if it is done before pregnancy, or as early as possible during the pregnancy. Early knowledge can empower your family planning choices and ensure you have early access to available treatments.
References: 1. Wildhagen MF, ten Kate LP, Habbema JD. Screening for cystic fibrosis and its evaluation. Br Med Bull. 1998;54(4):857-875. doi:10.1093/oxfordjournals.bmb.a011734.
Inheritest® Panels
With multiple ethnic-neutral panel options, Inheritest® Carrier Screening reflects the evolving needs of providers, patients, and the latest society recommendations.
More than 500 conditions covered by Inheritest® were thoughtfully selected by our clinical and scientific team, taking into consideration:
Ask your healthcare provider to fill out the Inheritest requisition and fax it to 450.901.3084.
A kit can be shipped directly to your home: - Request a kit online or, - Your healthcare provider can check off the appropriate box on your requisition.
Follow the instructions in the kit to provide a saliva sample and ship the sample to Dynacare. Complete the payment form in the kit.
Results will be sent to your healthcare provider once available (approximately 14 to 21 days after the sample is received).
Advanced sequencing technology and appropriate confirmations for greater accuracy.
Please indicate on the requisition if you would like Dynacare to arrange genetic counselling for your patient, including both pre- and post-test counselling.
The chance you’ll have an affected child varies.
A negative result reduces, but does not completely eliminate, the risk of being a carrier of the genetic conditions included in the carrier screening panel. Screening cannot test for all types of carriers or all conditions.
An Inheritest saliva kit can be sent directly to your home. Please have your healthcare provider complete the requisition, and please complete the payment form within the kit.