Family Planning (Carrier Status) Report FAQ
The Family Planning (Carrier Status) Report analyzes your DNA to show whether you carry gene mutations linked to inherited conditions—so you can understand your genetic risks before starting a family. Here's what the report includes, how to find it, and how to read your results.
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 Access the Family Planning Report
- Go to your Report Overview Page.
- Apply the Medical filter, or search "Family Planning."
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 you 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 keep in mind:
- 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 available information 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.
Looking for help with your results?
SelfDecode has two AI options to help you explore your health data:
- AI Hyperintelligence — our built-in AI health coach, available directly in your account
- Connect via MCP integration — link your SelfDecode data to ChatGPT or Claude for AI-powered insights using your own account
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- Ancestry Report
- Condition Reports
- Longevity Screener
- Medication Check (PGx) Report
- Carrier Status
- Pathway Reports (Methylation, Detox, Histamine, Dopamine & Norepinephrine, Serotonin & Melatonin)
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