Comprehensive Carrier Screening Services at SKS Women’s Centre & Fertility Foundation

Carrier screening is an essential aspect of family planning, allowing individuals and couples to assess their risk of passing on genetic conditions to their children. At SKS Women’s Centre & Fertility Foundation, we offer comprehensive carrier screening services to help you make informed decisions about your family’s health.

What is Carrier Screening?

Carrier screening is a genetic test that identifies whether an individual carries a gene mutation associated with a specific genetic disorder. While carriers of genetic mutations are typically healthy, they have an increased risk of passing on the mutation to their children. Carrier screening can help identify carriers of genetic disorders, allowing for informed family planning decisions and early interventions if necessary.

Our Approach to Carrier Screening:

At SKS Women’s Centre & Fertility Foundation, we offer a range of carrier screening tests designed to assess your risk of carrying genetic mutations associated with a variety of inherited conditions. Our knowledgeable genetic counselors will work closely with you to determine which carrier screening tests are most appropriate based on your personal and family medical history.

Conditions Screened:

Our carrier screening panel includes testing for a wide range of genetic conditions, including but not limited to:

• Cystic fibrosis

• Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)

• Tay-Sachs disease

• Sickle cell disease

• Thalassemia

• Fragile X syndrome

• Canavan disease

• Gaucher disease

• And many more

Benefits of Carrier Screening:

• Informed Family Planning: Carrier screening provides valuable information to individuals and couples planning to start a family, allowing them to assess their risk of passing on genetic conditions to their children and make informed decisions about reproductive options.

• Early Intervention: In some cases, carrier screening results may lead to early interventions, such as prenatal testing or preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), to reduce the risk of having a child affected by a genetic disorder.

• Peace of Mind: Carrier screening can provide peace of mind to individuals and couples by offering reassurance about their genetic health status and their ability to have healthy children.

Why Choose SKS Women’s Centre & Fertility Foundation for Carrier Screening?

• Expertise: Our team of board-certified genetic counselors and medical geneticists are experts in carrier screening and genetic counseling, providing compassionate care and personalized guidance to our patients.

• Comprehensive Testing: We offer a comprehensive carrier screening panel that tests for a wide range of genetic conditions, ensuring thorough assessment and accurate results.

• Supportive Environment: We understand that carrier screening can be an emotional and complex process. Our team is here to provide support, answer your questions, and empower you to make informed decisions about your family’s health.

Schedule Your Carrier Screening Appointment Today:

Take the first step towards understanding your genetic health and planning for your family’s future. Schedule an appointment for carrier screening at SKS Women’s Centre & Fertility Foundation today. Our compassionate team is here to support you every step of the way.