Each person has their own result.
Even when both partners take the test, each person retains their consent, privacy choices, and information.
Do you want to know genetic risks for pregnancy?
Carrier testing can show whether a healthy person carries a genetic change that could be passed on to their children. The information helps individuals and couples plan their next steps with professional guidance.
What the test tells
The test assesses risks to a pregnancy, not “compatibility” between people.
It looks for changes in genes linked to hereditary conditions and shows how they can be passed on.
The result of both could be important.
In some conditions, the risk increases when both partners carry a relevant change in the same gene.
Each condition is interpreted in its context.
The calculation can change depending on the gene, the inheritance pattern and who carries the change.
Important limit: the test informs risks within what was analyzed. It does not decide whether a person should get pregnant or which reproductive path they should follow.
NeoGenomica Options
Discover the individual and duo modalities.
The choice may consider the reproductive moment, previous results and the availability of partners.
NeoPainel Plus Carrier
Performs screening of a person. A relevant finding may lead to the evaluation of the partner, depending on the gene and inheritance pattern.
Plus Duo Carrier NeoPainel
Analyzes both partners and integrates results to assess shared risks. Each participant continues to have their own outcome and consent.
A choice guided by history
A known change in the family, a previous test or an ongoing pregnancy may lead the professional to consider a different strategy.
When to talk
Testing can be considered before or during pregnancy.
Talking before the sample collection helps you understand what the test can answer and how the results will be used.
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Before pregnancy
There is more time to understand the results and evaluate the partner when necessary.
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During pregnancy
Screening can still be discussed, considering the timing and what additional assessments would be possible.
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With known family history
A condition or variant already identified in the family may indicate targeted analysis or document review.
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No known cases in the family
Recessive conditions can occur even without a known family history.
Understand the result
The report shows risks within what was analyzed.
A negative result reduces the chance for the conditions evaluated, but there is still a residual risk, which varies depending on the test, condition and family history.
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One person is a carrier
In general, the finding does not mean she has the condition. The team can advise whether the partner should be evaluated.
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The two have related changes
The team calculates the risk for each pregnancy and explains the possibilities so that people can make their own decisions.
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No shared risk identified
This reduces the chance of the conditions being evaluated, but does not eliminate all genetic possibilities.
Next step
Choose how you want to start.
You can find out about the tests, prepare your questions or speak to the team about access, documents and sample collection.
Frequently asked questions
Carrier testing and planning.
Does a carrier have the disease?
In most recessive conditions, no. Carriers generally show no signs, although there are exceptions that must be interpreted in the context of each gene.
Is the test only for those who have a genetic disease in their family?
No. A recessive condition can occur with no known history. When there is already a change in the family, the professional may also consider a targeted test.
Does a negative result eliminate the chance of a genetic condition?
No. It reduces the chance for the conditions and variants evaluated, but no test detects all possibilities.
Can the test be done during pregnancy?
It may be argued, but carrier screening does not diagnose a condition in the fetus. The team explains which assessments can be considered and their limits.
Does the result define what we should do?
No. The test offers information, and the choices belong to the people involved once they know the possibilities.
Plan with information
Do you want to know about the carrier test?
See the available options or speak to the team to understand access, documents and sample collection.
For patients and families
Information for each stage of the journey.
Start with the topic that comes closest to your question.
