Who gets it?

Everyone can be offered Expanded Carrier Screening.

Two out of three people screened are carriers for at least one condition, and one in fifty couples is a carrier for the same condition. These conditions can be mild to severe or life threatening. 

Carrier screening is being used as part of pregnancy planning, and may allow you to make a more informed decision about your reproductive options, like in vitro fertilization (IVF) and prenatal care.