Family Planning (Carrier Status) Report FAQ

What is the Family Planning (Carrier Status) Report?

The Family Planning (Carrier Status) Report analyzes your DNA to show whether you carry gene mutations linked to inherited conditions. Even if you don't have symptoms yourself, you could pass these genes to your children and potentially cause the condition. This report is especially valuable if you're planning to start a family and want to understand your genetic risks.

What's Included in the Report

• Carrier Status Result — Whether you carry a mutation for the condition (one copy of the gene variant)
• Condition Details — How the genetic condition affects health
• Genetic Variants Analyzed — Key variants that impact your carrier status
• Next Steps — Guidance on genetic counseling and interpreting your results

How to Interpret Your Results

A carrier has a variant for a genetic disease but doesn't have the disease themselves. However, they can pass that variant to their children.

When both parents carry the same mutation, there's a chance their child will inherit two copies (one from each parent) and develop the disease.

Your Possible Results

• Not a Carrier — You don't carry a variant for this condition.
• Carrier — You carry one copy of a variant. You're unlikely to be affected, but could pass it to your children.
• At Risk / Affected — You carry two copies of the variant and may be at risk for or affected by the condition.

Important Limitations

Here are some key limitations to understand:

• Ethnicity relevance — Some genetic conditions are more common in certain ethnic backgrounds. Each report notes the most affected ethnicities.
• Coverage — We currently test for 40 genetic conditions, not all inherited disorders.
• Research limitations — Because genetic diseases are rare, the information available is limited by how well-studied the condition is, especially across different ethnicities.
• Not diagnostic — These reports are not a medical diagnosis. Always consult a healthcare professional before making medical decisions.

Does the Report Cover All Variants?

No. The reports don't cover every possible variant associated with a condition. Some variants may be too rare, insufficiently researched, or not available on SelfDecode's testing platform.

View a Sample Report

Want to see what a Family Planning (Carrier Status) Report looks like? Download a sample report.

How to Access the Report

The Family Planning (Carrier Status) Report can be unlocked from your SelfDecode account here.

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