Genetic testing can help identify hidden risks for certain inherited conditions, allowing you to make informed health and family planning decisions.

Your results will guide the next steps of your family planning journey, such as what options you have when planning a family.

Yes. It can show whether you and your partner carry genes that could affect the health of your future children, even if you are both healthy.

Expanded carrier screening is recommended, as it checks for a wide range of inherited conditions in a single test.

It helps you understand potential risks early, giving you more time and more choices when you are planning to start a family.

It cannot guarantee a healthy baby or pregnancy, but it can significantly reduce uncertainty. It will also help you make informed choices.

Down syndrome is usually not inherited. It typically happens by chance due to an extra chromosome 21.

They will show whether you and your partner (if you are testing together) carry genes for certain serious inherited conditions and whether there may be a risk to your children.

You will usually receive a “negative” (no risk identified) or “positive” (risk for a specific condition identified) result the conditions tested, along with actionable guidance on what the result means.

Results are typically available within 5-6 weeks.

Expanded carrier screening is between £600 and £1,000 depending on the level you choose.

It is possible to do the test as an individual to find out your carrier status.

We will test the biological parent with SureMart. We can also test the chosen sperm/egg donor. If you have not settled on a specific donor, we can test multiple donors to find a genetic match for you.

8 out of 10 babies born with a life-limiting genetic disease, are born to completely healthy parents. Most carriers are healthy individuals with no known family history of a genetic disease.

We cover >6,000 genetic diseases with SureMart, one of the most comprehensive tests available. If you wish to check whether a specific disease is included, please contact us.

Some genetic diseases are more prevalent amongst specific ethnic groups, Even though SureMart is not designed for any ethnic group, knowing your ethnic background can help with the interpretation of the results.

All genetic testing requires informed consent.

Yes, SureMart is a DNA based test. It screens the “exome” the coding part of the DNA. The exome contains approx. 98% of all genes known to be associated with disease.

We recommend that SureMart is done before conception. However, we will accept samples from both parents at the early stages of pregnancy, before the start of the 2nd trimester.

The majority of cases of autism/ADHD do not have a single genetic cause. Therefore, SureMart cannot detect autism/ADHD.

Yes, you should undergo all prenatal tests recommended to you by your physician when you are pregnant. SureMart cannot detect Down syndrome, other aneuploidies and chromosome abnormalities that occur spontaneously in the foetus.

The purpose of SureMart is to inform of any life-limiting genetic condition that parents can pass on to their child. As a default, we will not report any genetic condition where one of the parents may have a predisposition to develop that specific condition later in life, e.g. a predisposition for cardiovascular disease, unless specifically requested.  

There are many options for you to have your own biological child while minimizing the risk of passing on a genetic disease. Our genetic counsellors will help you reach an informed decision that is right for you.