Donor Carrier Screening with City Fertility

Carrier screening for Donors is genetic test that screens for up to 550 genetic conditions. The sample required for screening is a simple buccal swab (collection of saliva with a small swab). The purpose of screening is to identify if the individual is a carrier of any genetic condition included on the panel.

	For donors who are City Fertility clients
	Results in up to 4 weeks
	Buccal swab collection
	One donor-matched genetic counselling consult (optional)
	One donor-matched custom report

$795.00

Sample collection at City Fertility Clinic

Results in up to 4 weeks

Why is testing important for individuals who want to be a donor?

Most healthy individuals carry changes in important genes that are associated with childhood onset conditions, including cystic fibrosis, spinal muscular atrophy, Tay-Sachs Disease, and fragile X syndrome.

Being a carrier does not typically have any impact on the person being tested, however it can impact the chances of a child, born from that donation, being affected by a specific condition. This is because the reproductive risk is influenced by the carrier status of the donor and the recipient.

This test is available to individuals who have chosen to donate egg or sperm (gametes) anonymously through City Fertility. It is a condition of being a donor that one undergoes carrier screening. Carrier screening is recommended for any Recipients intending to pursue a pregnancy using a Donor who is known a carrier.

It is important to understand that the results of donor carrier screening may be important for the donor should they choose to pursue their own biological family. Furthermore, in rare cases carrier screening may uncover results that can have personal implications for the person who has been tested. If this is the case genetic counselling is available.

What genes are screened?

Comprehensive Carrier screens for up to 550 inherited genetic diseases that affect children in Australia including:

CFTR — Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
SMN1 — Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
FMR1 — FragileX Syndrome
HEXA— Tay Sachs Disease
HBA1/HBA2 — Alpha-thalassemia

The panel has been designed to include the more common and serious genetic conditions that can impact the health and development of children. However, it does not include all heritable genetic conditions. If the donor has a specific personal or family history of a chronic medical condition, this should be assessed independently and the chance of this impact the health of a child conceived through this donation should be discussed with a doctor.

What will happen with my carrier screening test results?

Your carrier screening results help you understand if you are a carrier of any genetic conditions.

Carrier screening for donors is conducted anonymously (using a pseudonym) to help you, the Donor clinic and any potential recipients understand the chance of having a child with a serious inherited genetic condition.

About the lab

Your sample is processed at our international medical laboratory that is CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) and CAP (College of American Pathology) certified.

This means they meet high standards to obtain national certifications and submit themselves to regular inspections. It also means your results can be used to guide your pregnancy plans and be directly actioned at your doctor's office.

What's included

At-home sample collection kit

DNA analysis in a certified laboratory

Doctor reviewed test results

A consult with a genetic counsellor

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Frequently asked questions

Your saliva sample is destroyed after 30 days. In unusual cases when testing takes longer than 30 days, the specimen will be retained until the report is delivered.

From the moment we receive your saliva sample, the turnaround time to get your results is up to 4 weeks.

Each test comes with a consult with a Eugene genetic counsellor to discuss your results and any options you want to consider. If you’d like, we’ll also provide specialist referrals to support your ongoing care or forward your results to your GP or specialist.

Plus you can always access our free education tools or sign up for ongoing EugeneCare+ support.

80% of babies born with an inherited genetic condition had no family history of it. That’s why Eugene’s carrier screening is relevant when you are planning a pregnancy, regardless of your family background or history.

1 in 40 partners find out that they have a high risk of having a child with one of the 550 conditions on the test.

This test is not meant to diagnose a person with any of the conditions screened for.

As a healthcare company, we comply with the most stringent local and international privacy and security regulations. We take incredible care to use technical, process and physical safeguards to secure your personal information and protect it against misuse, loss or alteration.

Finally, Eugene doesn’t share any of your data with anyone but you, the lab, City Fertility and (with your express permission) your doctor. To learn more about how our partner lab uses and stores your data, see the Fulgent privacy policy

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