Pre-Marriage Screening | Sickle Cell & Thalassaemia Genotype Check

Overview:

Ensure your future family's health and happiness with our Pre-Marriage Screening Blood Test. Specifically designed to detect sickle cell anaemia and beta thalassaemia, this essential test is mandatory in many African and Middle Eastern countries.

Performed via haemoglobin electrophoresis, this test—often referred to as a 'genotype' or 'phenotype' test—provides vital insights before marriage.

Why Choose This Test? 

Sickle cell anaemia and beta thalassaemia are inherited conditions. Carriers are generally healthy, but when both partners carry the gene, there's a significant risk (1 in 4) that their children will suffer from these serious diseases, requiring lifelong medical care. Early screening empowers couples to make informed decisions about their future family.

Note: Alpha thalassaemia carriers typically experience no significant health issues.

Results:

Results are securely emailed within 3 working days*. If required, we also provide an official signed and stamped hard copy.

FCDO: 

Our doctors are registered signatories recognised by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).

*Indicative timings only—actual results may vary slightly.

1. Purchase Pre-marriage package online with full name and date of birth. We can add tests upon request.

2. Attend Patient Reception for your tests at a walk-in laboratory in London.

3. You will recieve a text message notification when your results are ready. They will be sent to you discreetly by email. We can also send a physical copy signed and stamped by a doctor upon request.

All laboratories need information regarding the client to identify their individual sample.

Without these details, tests cannot be done.

The minimum requirement is the full name and date of birth.

You can enter these details securely in 'Order Special Instructions' at the CART stage of the order process. Alternatively, you can email these to us at: info@stitest.london

All pre-marriage tests need a photo ID to be shown at Patient Reception at the time of the test.

This is because pre-marriage test results are often shown to embassies or other agences.

Only a valid passport or driving license is accepted.

Originals must be shown. No copies or images on a phone.

The Doctors Laboratory

76 Wimpole Street

London

W1G 9RT

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