Couples Carrier Screening (620+ conditions) vs. Comprehensive Couples Screening (780+ conditions)

Both test panels detect more than 80% of couples who are at risk of having a child with a heritable condition.

Couples Carrier Screening (620+ conditions screened)

• This provides a combined risk report only—individual carrier status reports are not included
• This is not appropriate for couples with Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry
• This requires a valid Medicare card
• The turnaround time is 6-8 weeks (not recommended during pregnancy)
• Hearing and vision loss conditions are not included

Comprehensive Carrier Screening (780+ conditions screened)

• This screens for conditions common across multiple populations
• This is recommended for those who need complete carrier status information, including:
  • Donor conception cases
  • Same-sex couples
  • Individuals
  • Those needing individual results alongside the couple report
• This provides important reproductive information for siblings and extended family
• This includes hearing and vision loss conditions
• This can detect results that may affect fertility (e.g., CAVD with CFTR-related conditions)
• This does not require a Medicare card

Additional Considerations: 

• If you have a family history of a specific condition, you can confirm whether that condition is included in the test here.
• If you have any questions, speak to a genetic counsellor by booking a free consultation here.