Should I inform California Cryobank if I have a family history of a particular genetic disorder?
Yes! In some cases, if you have a personal or family history of a genetic condition, the genetic testing performed on our donors may not be sufficient for your pregnancy. Special testing may be available on your donor of interest. If you have a positive genetic test result or a family history of a genetic disease, please contact our Genetics Department at 877-743-6384 to obtain information about special testing options that may be available for your situation.What can I do to reduce the risk for birth defects in my child? Although we screen our donors to help reduce the risk for medical issues in donor offspring, it is important for all clients to speak with their physician and/or genetic counselor about their own family histories. A child inherits 50% of his or her DNA from each parent. Many clients may not know that they have an increased risk to have a child with medical problems unless they have a thorough family history evaluation. Genetic consultations are available by appointmen
