Screening Guidelines

The following is a general guide to determine if you should be screened for genetic testing:
 

• Women over the age of 35 who are pregnant or who plan to become pregnant
   
• Pregnant women who have had blood tests or ultrasound results that indicate possible increased risk for a birth defect
   
• Men who have had infertility due to low or absent sperm count
   
• Women who have infertility due to multiple miscarriages or premature ovarian failure
   
• Couples who already have a child with a birth defect, inherited genetic disorder or mental retardation
   
• Couples with personal or family history of birth defects, inherited genetic disorders or mental retardation
   
• Men and women who may have been exposed to certain environmental risk factors, such as radiation, chemicals, infections, drugs or medications
   
• Couples who are close blood relatives of each other
   
• Anyone who has questions and concerns about inherited and/or genetic traits and disorders within their ethnic group
   
• Anyone carrying multiple fetuses