Service
Carrier Screening
A test that shows whether a person carries a gene change for an inherited condition that could be passed to their children.
Also called: carrier testing, preconception genetic testing
Who Can Help with Carrier Screening?
- Genetic Counselors
A specialist who helps patients understand their risk of inherited conditions and what genetic test results mean.
- OB-GYNs
A physician who provides care for pregnancy and childbirth and for women's reproductive health, including exams, birth control and menopause care.
- Fertility Specialists
A physician or fertility clinic that diagnoses and treats infertility, including fertility medicines, IUI and IVF.
- Medical Geneticists
A physician or scientist who diagnoses and manages inherited conditions and interprets genetic tests.
Where Practices List Carrier Screening
Cities where practice websites say they offer it.
- New York, NY (9)
Related
General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about carrier screening and what is right for you.