Carrier Screening
携带者筛查
Duration
2-4 weeks for results
Recovery
No recovery needed (blood draw only)
Savings
~60% vs US
Average savings compared to US prices
Expanded carrier screening for couples planning pregnancy to identify risk of passing genetic conditions to offspring. China's reproductive genetics labs offer panels covering 100-300+ autosomal recessive and X-linked conditions common in East Asian and global populations. Includes conditions such as thalassemia, spinal muscular atrophy, and cystic fibrosis.
Pre-test Counseling
Family history review, ethnicity-based risk assessment, and explanation of screening scope and limitations.
Duration: 1 hourSample Collection
Blood samples from both partners collected for DNA extraction and panel testing.
Duration: 30 minutesPanel Testing
Targeted sequencing and deletion/duplication analysis for 100-300+ recessive conditions.
Duration: 2-3 weeksResults and Counseling
Carrier status disclosure, reproductive risk calculation for carrier couples, and discussion of reproductive options.
Duration: 1-2 hours- Expanded panels covering East Asian population-specific conditions
- Both partners tested simultaneously for efficient risk assessment
- Identifies carrier status for actionable reproductive planning
- Significantly lower cost than equivalent Western expanded panels
- Carrier status identification may cause anxiety
- Not all genetic conditions are covered by screening panels
- Residual risk remains even with negative results
- Positive carrier results for both partners require complex decision-making
Prices shown are approximate ranges for reference only. Actual costs vary by hospital, complexity, and individual patient needs. Always consult with healthcare professionals for medical decisions.