What
is JScreen?

JScreen is a non-profit genetic education and screening program.

The JScreen test is designed for individuals between the ages of 18-45 who want to know if they are at increased risk to have a child with a genetic disease.

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JScreen’s at-home saliva test indicates whether you carry certain disease genes. When both partners are carriers of the same recessive disease gene, each of their children has a 25 percent chance of being born with that disease. JScreen also tests for some X-linked conditions that are primarily inherited through the mother.

Because carriers of these diseases typically do not have symptoms, the only way to know if you are a carrier is to get screened.

 

  Click here for a complete list of the conditions on the JScreen panel.

JScreen does not provide information about ancestry, paternity or certain health problems such as diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease.

While unlikely, if we find genetic changes that could impact your own health, we will refer you to local resources and additional support.

PROGRAM FEE

How much does it cost?

 
With insurance*
Self-pay†
ReproGEN Only
With insurance*
$149
Self-pay†
$299
Act Now! Introductory PricingCancerGEN Only
With insurance*
$199
Self-pay†
$349
Act Now! Introductory PricingCombo Package**
CancerGEN + ReproGEN
(new orders only)
With insurance*
$299
Self-pay†
$599

* Price with insurance is the only cost, regardless of insurance coverage or deductibles. Depending on the policy holder’s benefits, the lab may file a claim with insurance for the actual cost of testing. Even if the claim is denied or insurance is not billed, your only out-of-pocket expense is the program fee listed above. Our generous donors make this discounted rate possible.

** If you choose to use insurance for one test only, combo discounts do not apply.

† If you do not have health insurance or if you choose not to provide health insurance information.

All fees are in USD.

Need-based financial assistance is available for those who qualify. Click here for JScreen’s financial assistance policy

Steps

What is the
testing process?

  • 01
    Complete the online kit request. You will need to include information about your doctor or health-care provider so that JScreen can coordinate a test order on your behalf.
  • 02
    Once a valid test order is received, JScreen will mail you a saliva collection kit with a pre-paid envelope to send the sample to the lab.
  • 03
    Results are typically available within 3-4 weeks, and a 15-20 minute phone consultation with a genetic counselor is required for most participants.
  • 04
    When the entire process is complete, a copy of your results will be emailed to you and sent to your ordering provider.

Each kit request is for one person

For those testing with a partner, each member of the couple must register and pay the program fee separately. There will be an option to receive genetic counseling together once results are available.

Because JScreen is a medical test, the person providing a sample for testing must be the person completing the JScreen kit request.

Ethnicity and Risk for Genetic Diseases

Carrier frequency for select diseases on the JScreen panel:

Never heard of these? You are not alone. These diseases may be rare individually, but collectively the risk is significant. Everyone is at risk for being a carrier of a genetic condition.

Click here to view more information on the diseases listed above, which are more common in the Jewish population.

 

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