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MicroGen Carrier Screening

Identify Genetic Risks for Informed Family Planning

MicroGen Carrier Screening is an advanced genetic test designed to identify whether an individual carries a gene variant that can cause an inherited disorder in their child. Most carriers are completely healthy with no symptoms, making carrier status impossible to know without a genetic test.

This screening provides essential information during family planning, helping couples understand their reproductive risks and explore informed choices with confidence.

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Overview

MicroGen Carrier Screening is a comprehensive genetic screening test that evaluates whether you carry inherited gene variants associated with serious genetic disorders. These disorders may be Autosomal Recessive or X-linked—conditions that can be passed on to children even when parents show no signs of illness.

The test analyzes 2000+ genes, depending on the selected panel, using highly advanced sequencing technologies. The goal is to provide you and your partner with clear insights into genetic risks that may impact your future children.

Why It Matters
  • Most carriers are healthy, with no family history
  • 1 in many individuals carries a harmful recessive variant
  • Many newborns diagnosed with genetic conditions are born to parents who did not know they were carriers
  • Early detection empowers informed decision-making
  • Understanding carrier status supports healthier pregnancies and family planning

How It Works

Sample Type: Peripheral Blood Sample

Turnaround Time: 28 working days

Step-by-Step Process

Why Carrier Screening?

Carrier screening is a powerful tool in preventive reproductive health.

Key Benefits
  • Detects hidden genetic risks before pregnancy
  • Supports informed reproductive decisions
  • Helps clarify chances of passing on disorders
  • Enables early intervention and planning
  • Ideal for couples with no known family history
Why Carrier Screening Is Important
  • Genetic disorders remain a significant cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality
  • Many conditions detected by carrier screening are severe, untreatable, or lifelong
  • Carrier status cannot be predicted by symptoms or routine blood tests
  • Couples with shared carrier status have a 25% chance of having an affected child
  • Knowing ahead allows options like IVF-PGT, prenatal testing, and donor gametes

Technology

MicroGen Carrier Screening utilizes globally validated genomic platforms to ensure precise and clinically reliable results.

Core Technologies
Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)
  • High-depth genomic sequencing
  • Detects point mutations, small insertions/deletions
  • Covers both common and rare variants
  • Increased sensitivity compared to traditional methods
Multiplex Ligation-dependent Probe Amplification (MLPA)

Detects large deletions or duplications in genes such as:

  • SMN1 (Spinal Muscular Atrophy)
  • DMD (Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy)
  • CYP21A2 (Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia)

Ensures full detection accuracy for disorders not easily captured by NGS alone

Bioinformatics & Clinical Interpretation
  • AI-driven pipeline aligns sequencing data against global variant databases
  • Classifies variants based on ACMG guidelines
  • Provides accurate carrier risk estimation
  • Ensures high-confidence reporting
Quality Measures
  • Standardized laboratory protocols
  • Validated assay for diverse ethnicities
  • High coverage depth across all genes
  • Low residual carrier risk
  • Reproducible and reliable results

Who Should Take This Test?

Carrier screening is recommended for all couples planning a pregnancy, but certain groups benefit more strongly.

Ideal Testing Time
  • Preconception — the best time for informed decisions
  • Early pregnancy — for planning prenatal care
  • Before IVF or gamete selection
  • Before Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT)
INHERITANCE RISK FOR AUTOSOMAL RECESSIVE DISORDERS
Scenario Unaffected Affected Carrier
Both parents carriers 25% 25% 50%
One parent carrier 50% 0% 50%
One affected, one carrier 0% 50% 50%

Call to Action

Plan your family with confidence. Begin with MicroGen Carrier Screening.

Our test provides clarity, precision, and reassurance for couples seeking healthier reproductive outcomes.

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