Carrier screening

/kˈaɹɪə skɹˈiːnɪŋ/

/kˈæɹɪɚ skɹˈiːnɪŋ/

Carrier screening

genetic testing to identify individuals who carry gene mutations for certain conditions, informing reproductive decision-making

Examples

1. When I was pregnant, I had a genetic carrier screening done and it showed that I was a carrier for cystic fibrosis, familial recessive cholestasis and spinal muscular atrophy.