Carrier Screening

Why We Like It

Quest Diagnostics is the go-to choice for patients who need a nearby draw site and seamless physician integration. While its genetic counseling resources lag behind specialty labs, its sheer footprint and EHR connectivity make it the most operationally convenient option for routine carrier screening.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Over 2,200 patient service centers nationwide make specimen collection extremely convenient
• Deeply integrated with most major EHR systems, simplifying physician ordering workflows
• Competitive pricing for expanded carrier screening panels when billed through insurance

Cons

• Genetic counseling support is more limited compared to specialty-genetics-focused labs
• Patient-facing result interface can feel clinical and lacking in interpretive guidance

Score Breakdown

Prenatal genetic testing services were evaluated on laboratory accuracy and validation, result turnaround time, the quality and availability of genetic counseling support, panel comprehensiveness, and value including insurance-billing experience.