MatchmyGenome Couple Carrier Screening

Preconception Screening: Couples planning to start a family should undergo carrier screening to identify any potential genetic risks.

Premarital Screening: Individuals or couples planning marriage, particularly those from communities or ethnic groups with higher risks of genetic disorders, should consider screening.

Consanguineous Marriages: Couples who are related or from the same ethnic group have a higher risk of shared genetic mutations and should undergo carrier screening.

Couples with a History of Genetic Disorders or Pregnancy Loss: If there’s a family history of genetic disorders or previous pregnancies with Mendelian disorders, recurrent miscarriages, or infertility, carrier screening is strongly recommended.

Relatives of Known Carriers: Carrier screening is also essential for the partners and relatives of individuals already identified as carriers of genetic disorders.