Carrier Screening
Know your genetic status before starting a family. Our carrier screening, including sickle cell and sickling tests, helps couples make informed reproductive decisions.
Conditions we screen for
Sickle Cell Disease
Sickling test and confirmatory carrier (AS/SS) screening.
Thalassemia
Screening for alpha and beta thalassemia carrier status.
Expanded Carrier Panel
Broader screening for additional inherited conditions relevant to family planning.
Frequently asked questions
What does testing sickling positive mean?
A positive sickling test shows sickle hemoglobin is present. A follow-up carrier screening test then confirms whether you have the sickle cell trait (AS) or sickle cell disease (SS).
Should both partners get tested?
Yes — carrier screening is most informative when both partners are tested, since risk to a child depends on both parents’ genetic status.
When should we get carrier screening?
Ideally before conception, so couples have the fullest range of family planning options, though testing during early pregnancy is also available.