Why does the donor genetic testing differ between donors?

Genetic carrier testing has quickly become more advanced and now routinely offers information on hundreds of diseases.

Starting in January 2018, all new donors are being tested for an expanded genetic disease panel. The initial panel included 280+ genes and has now grown to over 500. Donors prior to 2018 also had genetic testing completed, but not as many conditions were tested. The donor’s testing is determined at the time he enters the program and those are the results you see on the donor’s web page under Genetic Testing.