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Carrier Testing For Genetic Disorders

For couples who are planning to have a baby, it’s important for you to know the genetic health through the “carrier test” which helps you to plan for safe pregnancy.

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Carrier Testing For Genetic Disorders

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  1. Carrier testing For Genetic Disorders

  2. Even before you conceive, it is important to take steps to ensure your pregnancy is as healthy as possible: • Wellness exams for both partners • Examination of medical and family histories • Opting for healthier lifestyle choices • Participating in Carrier testing to detect for genetic disorders Considering starting a family?

  3. Important step in the family planning process • Carrier Testing was developed to determine if you and your partner carry any mutated or defective genes which could result in a genetic condition • Common conditions include sickle cell anemia, cystic fibrosis and a cleft lip • Kindly give Thalassemia as an example instead of cleft lip What is carrier testing?

  4. Carriers usually have no symptoms • Baby can develop a genetic disorders when both parents pass down a defective gene • If both parents carry a specific defected gene, the baby’s chances of being born with the associated condition are 1 in 4 What is carrier screening? continued

  5. Every couple wanting to start a family should be screened prior to conception. Additionally, the test is especially recommended for certain circumstances: • Couple related by blood • Couples with family histories of genetic disorders • Couple who already have a child with a genetic disorder • Women who are over 35 • Women who are concerned about their lifestyle choices • Women who have had multiple miscarriages already Who should get carrier screening?

  6. Best time is when couples are actively planning to have a baby • Also recommended: • Before an IVF procedure • Before embryo selection • Before non-carrier sperm and or oocyte is used When should couples get Carrier Testing For Genetic Disorders?

  7. No risk to either couple • Only discomfort comes from needle used to draw sample of blood • Does not affect chance of conception or your baby one you do conceive What are the risks of carrier screening

  8. Carrier Testing for genetic disorders can detect more than 2,000 inherited disorders • Test boasts high detection rates • Couples will received results in 4-6 weeks • Genetic counselors can answers all your questions and help you decide if carrier screening is right for you Additional benefits of carrier Testing

  9. Contact US BengaluruKochi Delhi/NCR Medgenome Labs Pvt. Ltd. 1MedGenome Labs Pvt. Ltd. MedGenome Labs Pvt. Ltd.3rd Floor, Narayana Netralaya Building, SDF 17, 1st Floor, C Block, Unit No.353, 3rd Floor, Narayana Health City, CSEZ, Cochin, Kerala – 682037, Building No. B-2, Spaze I-Tech Park,#258/A, Bommasandra, Hosur Road, India. Sohna Road, Sector-49, Gurgaon Bangalore – 560 099, India Gurgaon Haryana 22018 P: +91 (0)80 67154900 P: +91 (0)484 2413 399India. P:+91 (0)80 67154901 F: +91 (0)484 2413 398 P: +91(0)12 4436 6759 Chennai Social Profile Links MedGenome Labs Pvt. Ltd. https://www.facebook.com/MedgenomeClaria/ #55, First Floor, https://twitter.com/MedgenomeClaria 1st Kamaraj Avenue, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXTHf69vdTWpQGpLQOh4J2w Kasturibai Nagar, Kasturibai Nagar, P: +91 (0)44 2445 5152

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