What is this test?
The Phosphorus Reproductive Health test looks at genetic markers associated with reproductive health.
Why am I receiving this test?
Genetic factors may affect your chances of conceiving or carrying a pregnancy, or your response to fertility treatments. Advances in genetic testing technologies now allow cost-effective analysis of multiple genes that may impact your reproductive health.
Approximately 10% of female infertility and up to 15% of male infertility can be attributed to known genetic factors*
How does this test work?
1. SAMPLE COLLECTION
Provide your blood or saliva sample using this collection kit (instructions are printed inside the kit). Your healthcare provider will ship your sample to the Phosphorus lab.
2. DNA ANALYSIS
Your DNA is analyzed using advanced genomic technologies and algorithms to determine whether certain detectable genetic markers are present or absent.
3. REPORTING
Phosphorus will send your provider an easy-to-read report that outlines your genetic test results and explains their significance.
4. FOLLOW-UP
Your provider will discuss your results and next steps with you and may refer you to a genetic counselor.
A positive test result means that a genetic variant associated with increased reproductive risk has been identified. Your provider will discuss how these results may impact you and how they may inform your decision-making.
A negative test result means that a genetic variant associated with increased reproductive risk has not been identified. This does not rule out the possibility that a variant associated with an increased risk of infertility may be present in tested or untested genes
An uncertain test result means there is not enough information currently available to determine whether this genetic variant is significant. Future research may clarify how this variant may impact reproductive health.