Answers from the Lab

Linda Hasadsri, M.D., Ph.D., explains Mayo Clinic Laboratories' new carrier screening panels. The panels use targeted genotyping to evaluate genes associated with cystic fibrosis, spinal muscular atrophy, fragile X syndrome, and hemoglobinopathies, which are the most commonly inherited diseases in the United States. Designed to align with updated carrier screening recommendations from professional medical societies, our panels provide comprehensive, timely answers to help prospective parents understand their reproductive risks and make informed decisions.

Show Notes

(01:11)
Dr. Hasadsri, could you provide us with an overview of what carrier screening is?

(02:28)
Can you really expand on why these tests are important?

(05:25)
So in your experience, who could benefit from carrier screening and when should that testing be performed?

(06:45)
Can you just share how does a healthcare provider order carrier screening and then secondarily what sample types are accepted?

(08:05)
Can you share what are some of the unique features of our testing that sets the Mayo Clinic Laboratories apart?

(10:36)
So the last question I have is could you just summarize the benefits of doing carrier screening at Mayo?

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