Carrier Screening Test
At DNA Labs UAE, we offer the Carrier Screening Test to help identify whether a person is a carrier of a genetic disorder. This test is crucial for couples who are planning to have a child, as it helps determine the risk of having a child with a genetic disorder.
Test Name: Carrier Screening Test
Components: DNA analysis for specific genetic mutations
Price: 11400.0 AED
Sample Condition: Blood
Report Delivery Method: Test results will be provided by a doctor
Test Type: Genetic test
Test Department: DNA Labs UAE
Pre Test Information
Carrier screening is typically performed before pregnancy to identify couples who are at risk of having a child with a genetic disorder. It is important to undergo this test as carriers do not show any symptoms of the disorder, making it difficult to detect without testing.
Test Details
Carrier screening involves taking a blood sample or a sample of saliva and analyzing the DNA for specific genetic mutations. The most common genetic disorders screened for include cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anemia, Tay-Sachs disease, and thalassemia.
If both partners are carriers of the same genetic disorder, there is a 25% chance that their child will inherit two copies of the mutated gene and develop the disorder. Identifying carriers allows couples to make informed decisions about their reproductive options.
Couples who are identified as carriers of a genetic disorder can choose to undergo additional testing, such as pre-implantation genetic diagnosis or prenatal testing, to determine the risk of having an affected child.
By offering the Carrier Screening Test, DNA Labs UAE aims to provide couples with the necessary information to make informed decisions about their family planning. Our team of experts is dedicated to delivering accurate and reliable test results.
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Test Details | Carrier screening is a genetic test that identifies whether a person is a carrier of a genetic disorder. A carrier is a person who has one copy of a gene mutation that causes a genetic disorder but does not show any symptoms of the disorder. Carrier screening is usually done before pregnancy to identify couples who are at risk of having a child with a genetic disorder. The test is done by taking a blood sample or a sample of saliva and analyzing the DNA for specific genetic mutations. The most common genetic disorders screened for include cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anemia, Tay-Sachs disease, and thalassemia. If both partners are carriers of the same genetic disorder, there is a 25% chance that their child will inherit two copies of the mutated gene and develop the disorder. Couples who are identified as carriers of a genetic disorder can choose to undergo additional testing, such as pre-implantation genetic diagnosis or prenatal testing, to determine the risk of having an affected child. |