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Carrier screening for autosomal recessive hereditary diseases

Carrier screening for autosomal recessive hereditary diseases

What is a carrier screening test for autosomal recessive hereditary diseases?

Find out about carrier screening for autosomal recessive hereditary diseases.

Advantages and disadvantages of carrier screening for autosomal recessive hereditary diseases

Find out about the advantages and disadvantages of carrier screening.

Possible results and implications

Find out the possible results and implications if you are found to be a carrier of a variant in a gene associated with an autosomal recessive hereditary disease.

Contact information for genetics services

Access the contact information for genetic services by region.

Carrier screening tests available in Quebec

See what carrier screening tests are available in Quebec for autosomal recessive hereditary diseases.

Last update: April 15, 2025