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How is JScreen different from 23andMe?
Both JScreen and 23andMe offer carrier screening – tests to identify parents who are at risk to have a child with a genetic condition – but the screening differs in several ways (see table below).
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Who should see a genetic counselor?
A person should consult with a genetic counselor if there are questions about his/her genetic health related to pregnancy, cancer, or other conditions. A genetic counselor will take a thorough medical and family history, will assess risks for genetic diseases, and will offer options for appropriate testing.
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Will you advise me not to get married if we're both carriers?
JScreen’s goal is to provide information. Our genetic counselors do not make recommendations for carrier couples. Instead, they discuss the genetic condition of concern, and explain available reproductive options to the carrier couple.
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Is saliva as accurate as blood?
The DNA in our blood is the same as the DNA in our saliva. For convenience, the JScreen test is usually done on saliva, and is just as accurate as testing on DNA from blood.
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Could my genetic results impact my health insurance or employment?
In most cases, no. The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) is a federal law that protects individuals from genetic discrimination in health insurance and in most places of employment.
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Can’t my doctor just test me?
Your doctor may be able to order testing, but here are some things to consider - Often, disease panels offered in doctor’s offices are very limited and only include a handful of diseases. Make sure you are getting a comprehensive and current panel.
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