Counsyl Family Prep Screen - Genetic Carrier Analysis

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What should I know about the family prep screen?

You should also know that while the Family Prep Screen covers a lot of information, we cannot screen for all possible birth defects and genetic diseases. Family history or other factors should also be considered. Percentage of individuals who test positive for at least one disorder on the Counsyl Family Prep Screen 1.0.

How many births are affected by a disease on Counsyl family prep screen?

Patient registers online with Counsyl to view tailorededucational videos specific to their results 400 / 1 births are affected by a disease on the Counsyl Family Prep Screen. The information presented in this document is meant as a quick reference to diseases screened by Counsyl Family Prep Screen and is not meant to be a comprehensive guide.

Does Counsyl screening eliminate risk?

Additional Information: Counsyl screening identifies but does not eliminate risk. Results are based on probabilities, and as such, cannot give 100% definitive conclusions, and cannot predict all disease. In addition to the Family Prep Screen, further testing options may be recommended to your patients.

Do I need a follow-up test for the diseases screened?

Generally, no follow-up testing is suggested for the diseases screened. It is important to understand that no screen is able to identify every carrier of every disease. You should also know that while the Family Prep Screen covers a lot of information, we cannot screen for all possible birth defects and genetic diseases.

What Is Counsyl Family Prep Screen

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