Clinical Application: Reproductive Genomics

Prenatal & Carrier Screening — Reproductive Genomics

Support every stage of the reproductive journey with comprehensive carrier screening, precise prenatal CNV detection, and integrated reproductive risk assessment.

Carrier Status Analysis
Prenatal CNV Detection
Reproductive Risk Assessment
Multi

Partner Workflow

Side-by-side analysis of partner samples to identify shared pathogenic variants and reproductive risk.

ACMG

Support for the standardized carrier screening gene panels and classification guidelines.

25%

Automated risk calculations for recessive conditions where both partners are carriers.

Clinical Clarity

Reproductive Risk & Carrier Screening

Reproductive genomics labs require specialized tools to identify carriers of autosomal recessive and X-linked conditions. VarSeq provides a comprehensive environment for preconception risk assessment and partner screening.

Carrier Status Determination

Automate the identification of pathogenic variants in high-priority genes like CFTR, SMN1, and HBB across gene panels or whole exomes.

Automated Risk Assessment

Generate combined reports that automatically calculate recurrence risk for prospective parents based on shared carrier status.

Consolidated Reporting

Standardize laboratory language and classification criteria to deliver clear, actionable reports for genetic counselors and OB/GYNs.

NGS-Based Prenatal CNV Detection

Move beyond the limitations of karyotyping and microarray. VarSeq enables the detection of aneuploidies and pathogenic microdeletions directly from NGS data, providing higher resolution and diagnostic yield.

Aneuploidy Screening

Integrated support for whole-chromosome aneuploidy detection (T21, T18, T13) with clinically validated z-score and coverage analysis.

Microdeletion Detection

Identify small, sub-microscopic deletions associated with syndromes such as DiGeorge (22q11.2) and Cri-du-chat (5p-) using VS-CNV.

Prenatal Yield Comparison
Diagnostic resolution
Karyotype / MicroarrayStandard Resolution
Whole Exome / Genome (WES/WGS)+20-80% Increase

WES identifies pathogenic variants in a significant majority of cases where standard tests are inconclusive.

Integrated Interpretation Guidelines

Reproductive genomics involves complex interpretation challenges. VarSeq provides a guided environment for classification and incidental findings management.

Carrier Variant Scoring

Automate the five-tier ACMG classification for carrier variants. Aggregate population frequencies, conservation scores, and literature evidence in a unified workflow.

ACMG Workflow

Incidental Findings

Manage reportable secondary findings (ACMG 73+ list) with built-in opt-out support and standardized reporting for adult-onset conditions detected in prenatal contexts.

Interpretation Guide

Phenotype Integration

Integrate ultrasound anomalies and family history using the PhoRank algorithm to prioritize variants that match clinical observations in prenatal cases.

Rare Disease Application

Reproductive Genomics Insights

Explore our technical resources on prenatal diagnostics and carrier screening workflows.

Transform Your Reproductive Diagnostics

Join leading reproductive labs worldwide using Golden Helix to provide precise genetic answers and reproductive risk assessments for prospective parents.

Carrier Status & Risk
Prenatal CNV Detection
CAP/CLIA Ready