Genetic Testing

Genetic Testing services offered in Hasbrouck Heights, Hoboken, Wayne, Millburn and Denville, NJ and Goshen, NY

Genetic testing helps fertility patients understand if they carry inherited conditions or if their embryos have the expected number of chromosomes. University Reproductive Associates provides genetic testing for patients in Hasbrouck Heights, Hoboken, Wayne, Millburn, and Denville, New Jersey, and Goshen, New York. The team uses advanced fertility testing to help patients understand risks, evaluate embryos during IVF, and make informed family-building decisions. Call the nearest University Reproductive Associates office or request an appointment online today to learn more about genetic testing.

Genetic Testing Q & A

What is genetic testing?

Genetic testing looks for changes in genes or chromosomes that could affect fertility, pregnancy, embryo development, or a baby’s health.

Genetic testing doesn’t remove every risk from pregnancy. However, it gives patients invaluable information to help them plan their families.

What types of genetic testing support fertility care?

The University Reproductive Associates team may recommend different types of genetic testing based on each patient’s history, diagnosis, age, and treatment plan.

Carrier screening

Carrier screening checks whether a person carries a genetic change associated with an inherited condition. Many carriers have no symptoms, so testing helps identify risks that families wouldn’t otherwise know about.

Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT)

PGT checks embryos created through IVF before transfer. PGT-A looks for chromosome number differences that could affect implantation, miscarriage risk, or pregnancy outcomes. PGT-M screens for specific inherited conditions in patients with a known genetic risk.

Who should consider genetic testing?

Genetic testing provides valuable information for anyone planning a pregnancy, but it’s especially useful for people with:

A family history of inherited disease
Recurrent pregnancy loss
Repeated IVF failure
A known genetic condition

Patients may also consider genetic testing to obtain more information before an embryo transfer. This often includes people using IVF, donor eggs, donor sperm, or embryos from a third party.

How does genetic testing work during IVF?

During IVF, the University Reproductive Associates team retrieves eggs, fertilizes them with sperm in the lab, and allows embryos to develop for several days. When they reach the right stage, technicians carefully remove several cells from each embryo and send them to a genetic testing lab.

The University Reproductive Associates team reviews the results with you and explains which embryos are most suitable for transfer. Genetic testing doesn’t guarantee pregnancy, but it supports clearer decisions during IVF.

What happens after genetic testing results come back?

After genetic testing, the team explains your results in plain language and answers your questions. You learn what the findings mean for conception, pregnancy planning, embryo selection, or next steps with a partner, donor, or genetic counselor.

Some results are straightforward. Others need more discussion, especially when testing finds a carrier risk or a chromosome concern. The team guides you through those decisions with care, respect, and clear communication.

To learn more about genetic testing, call University Reproductive Associates or schedule a consultation online today.