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Clear cost estimates from Myriad Genetics
1. Self-pay: $49 due now. (and $249 will be billed to you from Myriad Genetics). Nothing is billed to insurance. A customer service representative from Myriad Genetics will call you to collect credit card payment after you ship your kit back with the prepaid shipping label.
2. Insurance: $49 due now, the rest is billed to your insurance. If you select to pay for your test through insurance, a few days after Myriad Genetics receives your saliva sample, they will contact you via email and/or text to let you know your cost estimate.
Your estimate will consider:
- Your insurance plan
- How much of your deductible has been paid so far this year
- Any copays or coinsurance per your plan
- Eligibility for financial assistance
You will receive an email/text from a representative from Myriad Genetics notifying you that your estimate is ready to view. Most people will pay $0, but if your estimate shows you’ll have an out-of-pocket cost that creates a hardship, you have options which will be provided to you.
Who should consider taking this test
The Reproductive Carrier Screen is intended for people who are planning to start or expand their family and wish to know if they are at an increased risk of having a child with a genetic condition.
How long will it take to get results?
Test results are provided in an easy to understand report available within 3 weeks of the sample arriving at the lab. If an individual or couple learns that they or their future children are at risk for a genetic disease, a genetic counselor will provide options for family planning or medical care.
Will genetic testing be covered by my insurance?
Your cost for screening depends on several factors, including your insurance plan and any copay or unmet deductible. More than 80% of individuals pay $0 out-of-pocket because their insurance companies cover carrier screening.
Once the lab receives your kit, you will be sent a personalized cost estimate letting you know what your insurance is likely to cover, what your additional out-of-pocket costs are expected to be, and what your options are.
If your insurance does not pay for testing, you do not meet your policy’s guidelines for testing, you are uninsured, or you have a high unmet deductible, you can forgo insurance and directly pay a self-pay price of $249 for your carrier screen. If you cannot afford testing, there are financial assistance programs available for those who qualify.
Expanded carrier screening is for those who are pregnant or planning to have a biological child in the future. This test is designed to assess an individual or couple’s risk for having a child with a genetic disease. The panel includes more than 260 diseases, such as Tay-Sachs disease, cystic fibrosis, and sickle cell disease.
Results are most informative when both partners are screened; each person must register separately.
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After you complete your registration and your kit is ordered, Myriad Genetics will send you the kit to collect your saliva sample.
And receive your kit by mail.
Collect your saliva sample from the comfort of your home.
Receive your results within 3 weeks after mailing the kit with the prepaid shipping label.
Schedule your virtual genetic counseling session.
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Actionable
Test results are provided in an easy to understand report available within 3 weeks of the sample arriving at the lab. If an individual or couple learns that they or their future children are at risk for a genetic disease, a genetic counselor will provide options for family planning or medical care.
Affordable
jscreen is committed to helping you access reliable and affordable genetic testing. Carrier testing is covered by most insurance plans and Myriad Genetics offers the option of affordable cash pay prices and financial assistance programs for those who qualify.
Peace of Mind
If an action plan is needed, a care navigator will work with you on a plan that fits your needs. You can feel confident knowing that the carrier screen offered through the jscreen program, is the only validated carrier screening panel in the US backed by 20+ peer-reviewed publications and >1.6M patients screened.
Find answers to commonly asked questions about our genetic testing and services.
How is jscreen different from 23andMe?
jscreen offers clinical tests for carrier screening and hereditary cancer. This comprehensive testing can provide comprehensive information that can be used for reproductive planning and medical management.
Direct-to-consumer tests such as 23andMe screen for ancestry, traits, and may provide some limited health information. This screening should not be used to make medical decisions and any known mutations should be repeated in a clinical setting.
What is carrier screening?
Reproductive carrier screening is testing that helps determine an individual’s or couple’s risk of having a child with a genetic condition. It can provide you, your partner, and your doctor with valuable insights in planning for the health of your future children.
jscreen provides access to a genetic testing panel that screens for over 260 conditions that are inherited in either an autosomal recessive or X-linked pattern.
Autosomal recessive conditions: When two individuals are carriers for the same recessive disease, there is a 1 in 4 chance in each pregnancy that the baby will be affected with the genetic condition.
X-linked conditions: A child may have symptoms if they inherit the disease-causing gene from only one (typically female) parent.
To view a complete list of the panel, click here.
Why is carrier screening important?
Carrier screening is a crucial tool in family planning, offering valuable insights into potential genetic risks for your future children. It empowers you with knowledge, allowing for informed decisions about your reproductive options. By identifying if you carry gene mutations for certain inherited disorders, you can better understand the likelihood of passing these conditions to your children.
This information enables you to explore various family planning strategies, such as additional prenatal testing, in vitro fertilization with genetic testing of embryos, or preparation for managing a genetic condition. Ultimately, carrier screening provides peace of mind and the opportunity for proactive health management for your family.
Is carrier screening accurate?
Carrier screening is highly accurate, utilizing advanced genetic testing technologies. However, it's important to understand that no test is 100% perfect. The accuracy can vary slightly depending on the specific condition being tested and the method used. Most carrier screening tests have a detection rate of over 90% for the conditions they assess. False positives and false negatives, while rare, can occur. That's why genetic counseling is an integral part of the screening process, helping you understand the implications of your results. At jscreen, we use state-of-the-art testing methods and provide expert genetic counseling to ensure you receive the most accurate and comprehensive information possible.
What is reproductive carrier screening?
Reproductive carrier screening is a specific type of genetic testing designed for individuals planning to have children. It identifies if you carry gene mutations for inherited disorders that could be passed on to your offspring. This screening typically covers a wide range of conditions, including those more common in certain ethnic groups. By testing both partners, it determines the risk of having a child with these genetic disorders. The results enable couples to make informed decisions about their reproductive options, such as prenatal testing, preimplantation genetic testing with IVF, or preparation for managing a potential genetic condition. It's a proactive step in ensuring the health of future generations.
