Comprehensive and Affordable Jewish Genetic Screening
JScreen is a national, nonprofit service of Emory University Department of Human Genetics.
Wellness Exam Screening for Women with Jewish ancestry
Why Screen
ACOG (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists) guidelines recommend that preconception carrier screening be offered to all women with Jewish ancestry (one or more Jewish grandparents). 1 in 3 of these women carries at least one Jewish genetic disease. Most have no symptoms and no family history of that disease; screening is the only reliable way to tell. Early screening gives them the most options.
Learn MoreHow It Works
Patients register for screening at JScreen.org, where they learn about genetic carrier testing. Their physician then receives a test request form to sign and return. JScreen mails the patient a saliva collection kit with clear instructions and a prepaid overnight return envelope.
Learn MoreCost
JScreen’s testing and counseling service costs $149 for patients with insurance, regardless of their coverage for genetic testing and counseling. Patients without insurance may contact JScreen for additional assistance. How can we do this? JScreen is non-profit and is donor supported. Our first priority is saving lives.
Learn MoreYou Can Prevent Jewish Genetic Diseases
Obstetrician-Gynecologists are ideally positioned to help prevent genetic disease. Because autosomal recessive diseases show no symptoms in carriers and rarely show in family history, genetic testing is the only option. All women with Jewish ancestry who are of reproductive age should be offered genetic testing.
See Facts & Test AnalysisAbout JScreen
JScreen is a not-for-profit program that is part of Emory University School of Medicine’s Department of Human Genetics. With a mission to prevent Jewish genetic diseases, JScreen makes genetic screening and counseling convenient and affordable. Click here to learn more about JScreen.
FAQs
How is JScreen different than other genetic screening programs? Does JScreen test for the same genetic diseases as other genetic testing programs? Find answers to these and many others on the FAQ page.
Contact JScreen
Contact our staff with any questions about our program.
JScreen at Emory University
Department of Human Genetics
5115 New Peachtree Road, Suite 301
Atlanta, GA 30341
Office: 404-778-8640
[email protected]en.org
Genetic counselors can be reached at [email protected]