Single-gene screening
Focused screening for specific disorders
While we offer a more comprehensive test—Inheritest®, that can screen for more than 500 clinically significant genetic disorders—some people choose to investigate their carrier status for a specific disorder instead of pursuing a wider screen.
To accommodate these specific requests, Labcorp offers single-gene screening in addition to the carrier screening panels.
Most common single-gene screens
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder that can lead to life-threatening lung infections, and it can occur in any ethnic background. Determine if you’re at increased risk for having a child with CF.
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a hereditary disorder that destroys nerves, and the leading genetic cause of infant death.1 You could be a carrier even if no one in your family has SMA.
Fragile X syndrome is the most common cause of inherited intellectual disability, affecting approximately 1 in 4,000 males and 1 in 8,000 females.2 In addition to carrier screening, we offer both prenatal and pediatric diagnostic testing.
Other testing options
In addition to carrier screening, we also offer: noninvasive prenatal screening (NIPS/NIPT) and serum screening for Down syndrome and other conditions; diagnostic testing options for post-pregnancy or further confirmation of screening tests; and hereditary cancer screening.
Additional Resources
Understanding Costs
Use our cost estimator get an immediate estimate for most tests we offer based on your specific insurance plan (so have your policy number handy).
Understand Your Results
If you have already had a test, we can answer questions about your results.
Genetic Counseling
Genetic counselors translate and communicate genetic information into practical, understandable terms.
References
1. ACOG Committee Opinion No. 691, March, 2017
2. Sherman, S, et al. Fragile X syndrome: Diagnostic and carrier testing. ACMG Practice Guideline Genet Med 2005; 7(8):584–587