Begin your life together with clarity, confidence and a shared understanding of your health. Mediclinic’s Premarital Genetic Risk Screening Packages offer comprehensive insights into genetic background, infectious disease status and future family health risks. Through advanced laboratory testing and expert counselling, couples receive personalised guidance to support informed decision-making and long-term wellbeing.
The Science of "Healthy Carriers"
Most of us are "carriers" for at least one or two genetic conditions without even knowing it. This is perfectly normal and usually has no impact on our own health. These are called recessive conditions - diseases that only appear if a child inherits the same "hidden-change" gene from both parents. Genes are short DNA segment that give instructions to your body and tell it how to work.
Why Screen Now?
In certain communities, there is a general empiric risk, a natural statistical chance, that couple could be a match for the same genetic trait. By choosing Mediclinic’s Premarital Genetic Risk Screening you aren't looking for problems; you are gaining the biological intelligence to protect your future children.
Empowering Your Family Journey
Knowledge is a gift to your future family. This screening allows you to:
- Understand your baseline risk before you start your journey as parents.
- Make informed choices with the guidance of world-class experts.
- Replace uncertainty with a roadmap for a healthy, happy legacy
What is Whole Exome Sequencing (WES)?
Exons are the parts of genes that tell your body how to work. Whole exome sequencing is the process of analysing all a person’s known exons to see if they are working correctly. Any mutations in a person’s exons can cause or predispose to diseases and health risks. Whole exome sequencing allows your physician to get the fullest picture of known genetic mutations that may indicate certain heart conditions.
Premarital Genetic Risk Screening Package
A specialised package focused on genetic carrier status and inherited disease risk. This option is ideal for individuals who already know their basic blood results or wish to undergo deeper genetic analysis and personalised family risk planning.
What’s included:
- Initial consultation with a Mediclinic physician or Clinical Geneticist
- Laboratory investigations: Carrier screening for major recessive disease-causing genes through Whole Exome Sequencing (WES)
- Follow-up consultation with a Mediclinic physician or Clinical Geneticist
Comprehensive Premarital Health and Genetic Package
Our most complete premarital screening package, offers a full assessment of infectious diseases, haemoglobin variants and recessive genetic conditions - ideal for couples preparing for marriage and future family planning.
What’s included:
- Initial consultation with a Mediclinic physician or Clinical Geneticist
- Laboratory investigations: Carrier screening for major recessive disease-causing genes through Whole Exome Sequencing (WES)
- Follow-up consultation with a Mediclinic physician or Clinical Geneticist
Core Premarital Blood Screening and Counselling Package
A practical, affordable screening option covering the essential infectious and haemoglobin-related tests required for premarital assessment. This package is ideal for individuals or couples who do not require genetic testing but still want a thorough overview of their health.
What’s included:
- Initial consultation with a Mediclinic physician or Clinical Geneticist
- Laboratory investigations
- Follow-up consultation with your Mediclinic physician.
Book Your Appointment
Book your specialist consultation via the Mediclinic app, call 800 2033 or fill in the form below.