Picture Newborn | DNA Test for Early Onset Diseases
A gentle DNA test for your baby that covers 200+ rare diseases
Picture Newborn
DNA Test for Early Onset Diseases
DNA Test for Early Onset Diseases
A gentle DNA test for your baby that covers 200+ rare diseases
With Picture Newborn, you can go beyond standard.
With Picture Newborn, you can go beyond standard.
Early detection of a rare disorder may save a child's life. Picture Newborn analyzes more conditions and
provides more certainity than standard, state-mandated newborn screening.
Genes and Conditions
Picture Newborn looks for over 200 rare health conditions.
These disorders can be categorized into basic groups:
These disorders can be categorized into basic groups:
Categories
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Metabolic Disorders
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Metabolic conditions are often related to abnormal chemical reactions that occur in the body. Early detection can aid in treatment and management measures for these conditions. Management options include dietary modifications, hormone and enzyme replacement therapy, surgery, and surveillance.
See the full list of genes and associated conditions
How it Works
Advanced science made easy.
Picture Newborn identifies variants in your baby's DNA that may be harmful, so you can take proactive
measures for your child’s health. A gentle cheek swab can help provide valuable insight for your family.
Order
It’s simple and 100% online
No doctor visit is necessary. Just a smart, easy way to take an informed look into what the future might hold.
Swab
You probably know the drill
We’ll mail you everything you need. Just swab your baby’s cheek, register your kit, and mail it back to us.
Review
Get the answers
Receive your child’s personalized health results online, and speak with a genetic counselor about implications and next steps.
“Picture Newborn is the ultimate complement to carrier screening and state-standard newborn screening.”
Welcome to family planning mode, re-imagined.
Clear and actionable results
Clear and concise reporting of results includes medically actionable information whenever possible. Positive results are diagnostic — giving you information about changes to your baby's DNA that have high certainty of affecting your child, no “frivolous” information.
Expanded coverage of conditions
While each state does currently perform variations of standard newborn screening, these standard screenings are very limited and are not always diagnostic. Picture Newborn screens for over 200 rare genetic conditions, compared to an average of 30 conditions for standard screening by state.
Peace of mind
Picture Newborn detects over 200 rare disorders that would otherwise be missed — including metabolic disorders, childhood cancers, cardiac disorders, and skeletal disorders. Detection may save babies' lives via early treatment and intervention.
Trustworthy science
Because our lab is clinically certified, the analysis you’ll receive is medical quality and meets the highest standards for genetic testing accuracy. We’re experts at analyzing DNA for rare diseases, and our lab is used by physicians around the world.
Support at every step
If your newborn receives a positive result from Picture Newborn, we’ll connect you right away with a genetic counselor and reach out to your pediatrician to ensure that your child can receive prompt care for their specific condition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Popular questions about Picture newborn.
Here are just a few of the things people frequently ask about Picture.
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Is genetic counseling included?
How is Picture Newborn different from standard newborn screening?
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