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myNewborn Health Screening is the Most Comprehensive Health Screening Available on the Market Today - For Parents Who Want The Best For Their Babies, the Search is Over.
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Deep Dive

Understanding the Basics

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Why Should I Screen My Child'?

By investing in your child’s health with myNewborn Health Screening, you can take a proactive approach to their wellbeing from the start. While the standard heel stick blood test at birth only screens for about 30 treatable conditions, this comprehensive health screening analyzes your child’s DNA for nearly 400 genetic and metabolic conditions that may manifest during childhood. With early detection, you can take proactive steps to ensure your child receives the support and personalized healthcare they need to thrive throughout their life.

myNewborn Health Screening


Advanced health screening analyzing your child's DNA for nearly 400 genetic and metabolic conditions that may manifest during childhood. Available for children up to 36 months.

$799

Results Include:

  • Risk assessment of 390 early-onset childhood diseases and adult onset diseases that are actionable during childhood.
  • In-depth report providing detailed information on any detected variants and their potential implications for your child's health.
  • Common, although not treatable diseases, with carrier frequency higher than 1/100.
  • Access to an experienced genetic counselor to understand your results.
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How It Works

Why is Genetic Screening for Newborns Important?


Newborn genetic screening is crucial for identifying potential risks and ensuring proactive healthcare management. myNewborn Health Screening is a comprehensive genetic screening test that uses Whole Exome Sequencing (WES) to analyze a newborn's DNA for pathogenic variants related to actionable childhood-onset diseases.

Early detection of these variants enables healthcare providers to develop personalized monitoring and treatment plans, ultimately improving outcomes for newborns and children. With myNewborn, you can take a proactive approach to your child's health, ensuring they receive the care and support they need to thrive.

 
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Your Reports

What Can I Expect to Receive with MyNewborn Health Screening?

All families will receive a comprehensive report with detailed information about the variants detected and the implications for the newborn. Families will have access to a trusted genetic counselor who will interpret and discuss the results.

Pathogenic variants and probably pathogenic variants classified based on American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) (PMID: 25741868) guidelines are reported.

Company Comparison

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Number of genes analyzed 270 400
Genetic conditions screened for 250+ 390
Personalized findings report
Genetic counselor

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GENOMIC SCREENING

Frequently Asked Questions

How does genomic sequencing help my family?

Whole genome sequencing allows all your genetic material to be read by creating a library about you. In this way you will be able to know the relevant information today to prevent and have access to updates in the future, accessing your library again. This means that from now on you can personalize, with the help of your specialist, your health care based on what makes you unique: your DNA.

Why should I purchase myNewborn?

MyNewborn offers early screening for genetic diseases that appear during the first stages of life, providing key information for preventive management, diet or early treatment. The test complements the conventional heel prick test, improving clinical utility. The test is indicated for newborns and children in the first years of life who do not present symptoms of genetic disease and is performed on blood or by saliva.

How does the myNewborn Health Screening test work?

MyNewborn is a genetic sequencing test that is performed from a small sample of your baby's cord blood. We sequence the entire exome (Whole Exome Sequencing) and issue a results report, the impact of which must be assessed by a specialist. All our tests include pre- and post-test genetic counseling.

How long does it take to receive my results?

The entire process from receiving your sample, analyzing the information, and producing your newborn's results takes up to 8 weeks. The estimated delivery time varies because every person’s genomic information is unique and may require different degrees of analysis.

Is Genomic Testing covered by my insurance?

You may be able to pay for the test via your FSA or HSA account. 

Are there any states genomic services are not offered?

Yes, Alaska, California, New York, and Washington DC. These states have restrictions and regulations that prevent Americord from offering genomic services to individuals who have blood or saliva collected for genomic testing in these states.

If you are a resident of these restricted states, but deliver or provide a maternal blood outside of these states you can purchase Genomic services.

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"At Americord, our mission is crystal clear: Extend and Improve Human Life. This ethos shapes our partnerships, including our significant collaboration last year with Veritas Genetics.

Veritas Genetics, a global leader in genomics, has made remarkable strides in the industry, pioneering consumer whole-genome sequencing. Their commitment to making genomic data accessible mirrors our dedication to enhancing human life.

Through our partnership, we proudly offer the MyNewborn Health Screening, the most comprehensive newborn screening available. Combining Americord's dedication to life-enhancing services with Veritas' expertise in genomics, this collaboration promises to empower families with valuable insights into their baby's health and development, marking a new milestone in our journey to improve and extend human life."

Martin Smithmyer FounderCo-CEO (2)