Picture Parenting | Carrier Screening DNA Test
Uncover genetic conditions that could be passed on to
your kids
Picture Parenting
Carrier Screening DNA Test
Carrier Screening DNA Test
Uncover genetic conditions that could be passed on to your kids
A snapshot of your family's future
A snapshot of your family's future
From a simple saliva sample, discover whether you have genetic variations that could be passed on to
your baby.
Genes and Conditions
We look for 30 conditions that are relatively common across different populations and ethnicities.
Select a gene and see its associated condition:
Select a gene and see its associated condition:
Condition
| Gene |
Medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase (MCAD) deficiency
 |  |
ACADM
|
| ASPA | ||
| ASS1 | ||
| BLM | ||
| CFTR | ||
| CLN3 | ||
| DHCR7 | ||
| DMD | ||
| FANCC | ||
| FAH | ||
| FMR1 | ||
| G6PC | ||
| GAA | ||
| GALT | ||
| GBA | ||
| HBA1 / HBA2 | ||
| IDUA | ||
| PAH | ||
| IVD | ||
| PEX1 | ||
| PEX7 | ||
| PKHD1 | ||
| PMM2 | ||
| SMN1 | ||
| SMPD1 | ||
| IKBKAP | ||
| MMACHC | ||
| HBB | ||
| HEXA | ||
| HBB |
Medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase (MCAD) deficiency -
Medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase (MCAD) deficiency is a condition that prevents the body from converting certain fats to energy, particularly during periods without food. Signs and symptoms of MCAD deficiency typically appear during infancy or early childhood and can include vomiting, lethargy, and hypoglycemia. In rare cases, symptoms of this disorder are not recognized early in life, and the condition is not diagnosed until adulthood. People with MCAD deficiency are at risk of serious complications such as seizures, breathing difficulties, liver problems, brain damage, coma, and sudden death.
See the full list of genes and associated conditions
Gene(s): ACADM
Condition: Medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase (MCAD) deficiency
How it Works
Advanced science made easy.
Even if you don't have a family history of a genetic condition, you may carry a risk of passing one on
to your children. Picture Parenting can calculate those risks, giving you an informed look at your
family's future. Because informed family planning is better family planning.
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It's simple and 100% online
No doctor visit necessary. Just a smart, easy way to take an informed look into what the future might hold.
Spit
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We’ll mail you everything you need. Just spit into the provided collection tube, register your kit, and mail it back to us.
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Knowledge is power
Receive clear results and gain peace of mind as you start a new chapter in your life. Because when you’re preparing to become a parent, you can never have too many answers.
Support at every step
You aren’t just getting a test, you’re getting an appointment with a genetic counselor who will explain your results, answer your questions, and walk you through the next steps in preparing for your family. Genetic counselors are also available to discuss testing options before you even order!
Genetic expertise
We’re experts in genetic testing. Our lab is certified and accredited as a clinical diagnostic laboratory — that means that doctors trust our analysis, and you can too!
Timing is everything
By looking ahead, you’re getting ahead. While Picture Parenting provides important genetic insights, what we really deliver is time — invaluable time to consider what’s best for the wellbeing of your family.
We make it easy
When you order Picture, there’s no long wait to see a doctor, no pending authorizations or complicated insurance processes. Just a convenient way to understand your genes and gain valuable insight.
Frequently Asked Questions
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