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Understand the risk of passing on genetic condition to your child

GenesPass

An extensive carrier screening test to check if you or your partner carry inherited conditions that could affect your child

Sample Type : Saliva
Collection Type : Self

Results : Within 15 days
Genes Tested : 2000+

As low as ₹10,000.00

What's Tested?

GenesPass tests your and your partner's DNA for genetic changes to identify the risk of your child being affected by an inherited conditions. The test is performed using high-throughput NGS (Next Generation Sequencing) technology that reports results with a detection rate of >95% and reporting accuracy of >99% Advance GenesPass 864 genes and Comprehensive 2000+ genes analyzes clinically relevant genes associated with various genetic conditions*, like:

Eye and Ear Conditions

Stargardt Disease | Fundus Flavimaculatus

Nervous System Conditions

Spinal Muscular Atrophy | Joubert Syndrome

Blood Conditions

Beta Thalassemia | Fanconi Anemia

Kidney Conditions

Renal Tubular Dysgenesis | Alport Syndrome

Metabolism Conditions

Gaucher Disease | Canavan Disease

Bone and Muscle Conditions

Muscular Dystrophy | Myasthenic Syndrome

Hormones Conditions

Kowarski Syndrome | Thyroid Dyshormonogenesis

Skin Conditions

Papillon-Lefevre Syndrome | Xeroderma Pigmentosum

Multi Organ Conditions

Bloom Syndrome | Seckel Syndrome

Lung Conditions

Cystic Fibrosis | Ciliary Dyskinesia

Others

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome | Bardet-Biedl Syndrome
Is This Test Right For Me?

GenesPass is the best option for you if you are:

Curious about your Carrier Status!

A carrier has a variation/change in one of the two copies of genes associated with inherited conditions

They do not develop the corresponding disease and lead a healthy life

Moreover, carriers rarely recognize their status until their child is diagnosed with a genetic condition

GenesPass carrier screening test sheds light on the carrier status of couples, providing them with actionable insights when they are pregnant or planning for parenthood

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Planning for Pregnancy

In case of autosomal recessive conditions, if both partners carry the variation in the same gene, there are 25% chances of your child being affected by that genetic disease

Whereas, in case of X-linked recessive conditions, if the mother is a carrier for genetic changes, there is a 50% chance of your child being affected by that genetic condition

Hence, carrier screening is recommended as the first step while planning a family and must ideally be performed before conceiving a child

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A Soon-to-be Parent

Every parent wants their baby to be healthy at birth. A carrier screening test during pregnancy helps you ensure just that!

Couples can opt for GenesPass test as a part of their prenatal testing regime during the pregnancy

Such proactive testing, early diagnosis, and faster treatment can save unnecessary medical costs and invasive procedures

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At-risk Due to Family History

If the couple has a family history or have had a baby with a genetic condition, GenesPass carrier screening can bring forth the odds of your baby having the same condition

However, several babies can inherit genetic conditions from parents with no known family history of a disease

So a carrier test becomes a safe bet to identify the risks in such scenarios

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Recommended by Leading Medical Societies!

ACOG (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists) recommends carrier screening to all the individuals either before conceiving a child or during pregnancy

Learning more about your carrier status can give you time to address the concerns, if any

In case the results report that you are a carrier for a genetic condition, your partner would also need to perform a carrier screening test to know if you could have a baby with the condition
Results And Recommendations

Provides insights about your carrier status to ensure that you pass on the right genetic legacy

What Can The Test Tell You?

Advance and Comprehensive GenesPass provide insights about

Your carrier status i.e. whether you carry any genetic (defected) variants

The risk of passing these (defected) variants to your child

Chances of the child being affected with genetic conditions

That may cause developmental disabilities (such as fragile X syndrome)

Might shorten lifespan (such as Cystic Fibrosis)

Where early treatment can make a difference (such as PKU)

Where there are limited to no treatment options available

What Can't the Test Tell You?

GenesPass cannot provide diagnosis of any disorders in your child

Also this test cannot determine the chances of your child being a carrier of any disease

Lastly, the test does not guarantee the overall health of your baby at birth

Positive Result

A positive result means that carrier risk for one or more genetic variants related to inherited disorders has been identified

The comprehensive report will also bring forth

Whether the variation established will cause genetic condition (pathogenic)

The probability of your child being born with the genetic condition (reproductive risk)

The inheritence pattern (Autosomal recessive or X-linked recessive disorders)

Next Steps

If found positive

Planning to Conceive

Artificial reproductive techniques such as IVF (In Vitro Fertilization)

Use donor eggs or sperm from a non carrier

Alternate option such as adoption may be considered

Pregnancy Stage

Consult a specialist regarding early initiation of treatments

Find a specialized facility to deliver new borns with special needs

Seek The Right Support

Get in touch with our Genetic Counsellor

Work with a support group

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Negative Report

A negative result indicates that no gene variant related to genetic disorders tested was identified

However, one must understand that no test can detect all carriers and there is still a small chance for your child to be a carrier for a genetic condition
Collection Process
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How Does It Work?

Order Your Test Online

Order your kit online

Sample Collection

Collect your sample from the comfort of home and mail it to our certified lab with prepaid shipping

Receive Digital Results

Within 15 days you'll receive expert approved results with useful insights on your personalised dashboard

Follow Up

Schedule a virtual consultation with our medical experts to understand your results better

Digital Results - Your Smart Report

Customised Dashboard Experience:

Along with an interactive, user-friendly experience, we also offer you the complete screening test insight in the form of smart reports

SMART Reports:

We want to empower you with the correct information and for that, we have designed SMART reports that are reliable and easy to understand. These reports are physician-verified, provide customised recommendations, and may also help you self-monitor your healthcare needs. Plus, you can share them with your doctor with just a few clicks

Personalised Recommendations

We understand the importance of receiving expert advice at the right time. That’s why we don’t just provide your test results and leave it at that. Our in-house team of genetic counselors interprets the out-of-range results and provides you with tailored advice

Advice from experts

We understand the importance of expert advice, at the right time. That is why we don't just provide your levels and leave it at that. Our in-house team of medical experts interpret any out-of-range results and provide tailored advice

Why Choose LifeCell?

NABL & CAP Certified

LifeCell upholds high testing standards. Our labs are regularly inspected and certified by NABL and CAP

Privacy & Confidentiality

Your privacy is our priority. We use state-of-the-art technology to ensure your data is stored securely, and under no circumstance do we ever sell your data

Expert Certified Results

All our tests are medically reviewed and approved by our certified medical experts

Frequently
Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Wish To Know More?

Parents might carry mutated or changed genes, which could be passed down to their children. These mutated genes might cause various genetic disorders. For the majority of genetic conditions, both parents have to be the carriers of mutated genes for their children to be at risk. These types of disorders are called autosomal recessive disorders. Other genetic disorders called X-linked disorders are inherited from the mother and usually affect boys.

GenesPass is a preconception test that evaluates the risk of having a child with a genetic disorder that can impact their health and well-being. The test checks for mutated genes in individuals, which are responsible for over 2000+ genetic disorders and could be passed down to your child. Genetic carrier screening tests to check if you or your partner are carriers of any hereditary disorder can help you make the right family planning decisions.

The GenesPass test is recommended for expectant mothers or couples planning a pregnancy. The ACOG (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists) also recommends carrier screening for genetic disorders in all patients during preconception or pregnancy. In addition, it is also recommended that people consider donating their eggs or sperm. Consult your doctor or genetic counsellor to check if this test is right for you. For X-linked disorders, the GenesPass test is only offered to female patients.

Most couples generally consider carrier screening before pregnancy. If the test results indicate a risk of having a child with a genetic condition, other options like in vitro fertilisation wherein the embryos are tested for genetic disorders can be considered. Embryos considered to be safe are then transferred during this procedure. Expectant mothers and their partners can get screened at any time. The majority of couples have a low risk of having a child with inherited disorders. However, couples at high risk can get important insights about the condition and plan for the next steps like prenatal diagnostic screening.

Genetic testing helps in finding out any changes/variations that have occurred in one’s DNA sequence. These changes are generally called mutations or variants which can be the possible root cause of disease or a disorder. In short, they play a vital role in screening and treatment of medical conditions.

https://www.cdc.gov/genomics/gtesting/genetic_testing.htm
https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/genetic-testing/about/pac-20384827

Most people are not aware of them being carriers of various inherited genetic disorders until an affected child is born to them. The GenesPass test helps couples understand the risk of having a child with a genetic disorder before and during pregnancy. Even though there are no tests available that can screen for all possible genetic disorders or birth defects, the GenePass test allows you to make informed reproductive decisions for yourself and your family.

The test is carried out once as the carrier status for a genetic condition does not vary generally. However, based on what condition you have been tested for in the past, your doctor or counsellor may ask you to get additional carrier screening for various other conditions. It’s always best to consult a doctor or genetic counsellor to make the right choice.

Let your doctor know about your family history. They can recommend you get in touch with a genetic counsellor to evaluate your family history and provide options for further carrier testing. The GenesPass test helps you know if your family history is a risk factor for your future children.

There is a 1 in 4 or 25% chance that your child might be affected with an inherited genetic condition if both you and your partner are carriers for the same recessive genetic disease. In each pregnancy, there is a 50% chance of an X-linked genetic disorder being passed from a mother to her child.

You can consult a medical practitioner or a genetic counsellor to learn more about carrier screening. LifeCell has board-certified expert genetic counsellors that are available for one-to-one interaction to answer your questions about the GenesPass test. Please call 18002665533 or go online to our product page (Link) to schedule an appointment.

Yes! Genetic counselling is as significant as carrier screening. After getting your reports, you can also talk to LifeCell’s board-certified genetic counsellors at no additional cost. Talking to a professional is beneficial because they get to know your individual situation and can provide you answers in the context of your personal circumstances. They will be able to guide you through your report to help you have an informed and planned parenthood journey.

After we receive your request for the test, our in-house physician will approve your order. Once the order gets approved, you will be required to fill out our online health questionnaire. This step ensures the accuracy of the test results. Your GenesPass kit will get delivered to your doorstep to help you collect the sample from the comfort of your home. You’ll collect your sample (spit in a tube) and mail it back to us using the provided shipping box and pre-paid label. Back at our lab, we’ll analyse the sample within 15 days and notify you when your report is ready. For further guidance on your reports, you may book an appointment with our certified genetic counsellors free of charge! You can also track the status of your sample using the dashboard.

LifeCell’s NABL and CAP-certified state-of-the-art labs follow strict medical privacy policies and practices shared by the rest of the medical team. With LifeCell, your personal health information is safely and securely stored.

Learn more about our privacy policy here.

LifeCell offers a comprehensive GenesPass test that Covers 864 genes including rare genetic disorders with a prevalence rate of 1/2000 and also offers an advanced GenesPass test that covers 2000+ genes including rare and ultra-rare genetic conditions with a prevalence rate of 1/50,000. It also covers the autosomal recessive condition, Fragile X Syndrome.

Your LifeCell GenesPass test kit will include

Saliva collection tube
Biohazard bag
Saliva collection declaration form
Sample collection instruction manual

GenePass test utilises next-generation sequencing that reports results with >99% accuracy.

LifeCell has received accreditations from national & international organisations including CAP & NABL. We adhere to the highest standards of testing and calibration to ensure accurate & high-quality reporting.

You need to collect your saliva sample for the GenesPass test. Click here to watch the video and collect the sample from the comfort of your home.

After the sample collection, keep the collection tube in a biohazard bag and then place it inside the kit box. You can keep the kit containing the sample at room temperature. Login to your LifeCell dashboard and schedule an at-home sample pick-up. You can also arrange for a same-day pick-up (Monday- Saturday) before 11:00 AM.

Samples should be shipped as soon as possible, preferably the same day it is collected. Until then, the saliva samples should be stored at room temperature, away from direct sunlight.

Book your sample pick up before 11 AM from Monday to Saturday. Sunday shipping is not operated by our logistics partner.

Yes, LifeCell provides you with the option of sample pick-up. Login to your dashboard and schedule at-home sample pick-up. You can arrange a same-day pick-up (Monday- Saturday) before 11:00 AM.

You will receive your results within 15 days after the sample reaches the lab.

You can access your GenesPass test report anytime anywhere through your personalised dashboard once the results are available. You can also download and print your report anytime in the future by logging in to your dashboard using your login credentials.

You will be notified via email once your sample is processed and a comprehensive report will be made available online which you can access by logging in to your dashboard.

A personalised GenesPass report will be available on your dashboard after sample analysis. A negative test result indicates that you and your partner are not a carrier of any genetic variants in the genes that are tested for. A positive result means that you and your partner are found to be a carrier of the same genetic variant that could potentially increase your risk of having an affected child. If tested positive, additional information like specific gene(s), associated conditions, and what it could mean for your family will be provided. Make sure to schedule a mandatory post-test consultation with our expert genetic counsellors to guide you through the reports and way forward.

Knowing yours and your partner’s carrier status will help you make informed decisions regarding family planning. Options for couples who are at increased risk of having children with genetic disorders may include in vitro fertilisation along with preimplantation genetic testing, using an egg/sperm donor to conceive, adoption, or considering further testing. However, couples who wish to plan a pregnancy despite having a positive carrier screening test should prepare for the potential birth of a baby with genetic disorders. We recommend that you discuss the family planning options based on your preferences with your consulting doctor.

You can book the consultation via your dashboard or you can call us at 1800 266 5533 or you may also request a call back on our website (link) or email us at contactus@lifecell.in with questions.