Key Points
Genetic disorders are a healthcare challenge in India, making carrier screening an essential tool for couples planning a family.. s)..
Carrier screening, a type of genetic test designed to identify individuals carrying a recessive gene for a genetic disorder, is emerging as an essential tool for couples planning to start a family...
Given the widespread occurrence of these conditions, carrier screening can play a vital role in reducing the incidence of genetic disorders by equipping couples with crucial information about their genetic risks...
"Knowing their carrier status allows them to consider options like prenatal genetic testing, preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) to select embryos without the mutated gene, or even adoption," said Dr Richa Soni, Consultant - Medical Genetics, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram...
Carrier screening is typically accompanied by genetic counselling, which helps couples understand the inheritance patterns of the disorder, the risks involved, and their reproductive options..
