What is CEN4GEN Pan-Ethnic Carrier Screening ? | Edmonton Alberta Canada
About 1 in 20 individuals globally have some form of rare to common genetic mutation that affects their health and the health of their child / children. Carrier screening for hereditary genetic conditions is extremely important for your preconception and prenatal care purposes, as well as for the medical management of your child / children. The CEN4GEN Pan-ethnic carrier screening undertakes testing at once for a wide range of common hereditary medical conditions in the population of all ethnic groups, at a significantly lower cost than if each of these tests were run separately.
What Carrier Screening Panel Options does CEN4GEN offer ? | Edmonton Alberta Canada
For males:
We offer testing for several hundred hereditary conditions including with childhood onset conditions, many of which are either lethal or have severe symptoms.
For females:
We offer testing for several hundred hereditary conditions including with childhood onset conditions, many of which are either lethal or have severe symptoms.
Examples of conditions examined includes carrier screening for cystic fibrosis, spinal muscular atrophy, blood disorders, and fragile X syndrome, in addition to hundreds of other hereditary conditions that are common in the population of all ethnic groups.
Who is the CEN4GEN Pan-Ethnic Carrier Screening suitable for ? | Edmonton Alberta Canada
This genetic health screen is suitable for both male and female patients who:
- Are of reproductive age
- Want the most information about their risks and options prior to and/or during pregnancy
- Belong to a high-risk ethnic group
- Are unsure of their ethnicity or biological background (adoption)
- Have a consanguineous partner
Why Choose the CEN4GEN Pan-Ethnic Carrier Screening ? | Edmonton Alberta Canada
Although there is no cure for many of the disorders included in these panels, knowing about one’s risk of having a child with a hereditary condition can be useful if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy.
Family preparation options for individuals or couples who find out they are at risk from genetic findings of the Pan-ethnic Carrier Screening include:
- Medical treatment for disorders associated with symptoms that can be reduced
- Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD)
- Prenatal diagnosis via chorionic villus sampling (CVS) or amniocentesis
- Option of egg/sperm donation
- Option of adoption
To learn more about CEN4GEN pan-ethnic carrier screening options, contact CEN4GEN at [email protected], and a representative will guide you with the testing process and provide relevant information for you. CEN4GEN is a Molecular Diagnostic testing company / Molecular Diagnostic organization offering affordable pan-ethnic carrier screening services in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.