Getting screened

Simply being here and being curious about your baby’s health is a big first step. The next is finding out which screen is right for you.

What is the screening process?

Whether you’re thinking about having a baby or already expecting, it all starts with a conversation with your provider about your testing goals and concerns.

Talk to your provider

Share any known history of genetic conditions. Ask if the genetics lab they’re using offers free, on-demand consultations with board-certified genetic counselors.

Determine which screen is right for you

This can be based on many factors, such as whether you’re pregnant and if so, how many weeks. For carrier screening, ancestry may be a consideration. And for a cfDNA screen, BMI can also be a factor. 

Screening day

You got this: One quick blood draw and it’s done! Don’t be afraid to ask questions and feel good that you’re doing something positive for you and your baby.

Review your results

You should get most results within two weeks. The majority show no sign of risk. If yours does, the lab may offer free, on-demand consultations with board-certified genetic counselors.

What to do with your results

Regardless of the outcome, remember that learning more sooner is empowering. It gives you time to talk to specialists, confirm with diagnostic testing, plan, seek counsel, and breathe.

Get the guide on how to talk to your healthcare provider

How to get a screen

For gender testing as early as six weeks

Get SneakPeek®

For carrier screening before or during early pregnancy

Speak with a telehealth provider about Foresight®

Get Foresight through your own provider

For cell-free DNA screening as early as eight weeks

Get the guide on how to talk to your healthcare provider about Prequel®

Complete this form with your healthcare provider to get started with Prequel

A checklist to bring to your doctor’s appointment

Sometimes doing what’s best for your baby means doing a little homework. We’ve put together a guide to make sure you ask the questions and get the answers that matter most to you.

Get the guide