A negative test result means that no DNA change was found that is known to be important for your health. This can happen for several reasons, including:
- It is unlikely you have any of the genetic conditions detectable with this test.
- You could have a DNA change in a gene that was tested, but we don’t have enough knowledge to conclude that it may be bad for your or your children’s health.
- You could have a DNA change in a gene that was tested, but the change cannot be seen with the testing method used. No one form of genetic testing can find all changes in a gene.
We cannot tell which of the above reasons explains your negative result. The most common reason is that you don’t have the condition.
Only certain genes will be looked at in this test, so a negative test does not mean that you do not have any genetic risks or diseases. If you have a family history or medical symptoms of a genetic condition, please talk to the genetic counselor about it, and ask your provider if you should be seen by a genetic professional for disease-specific genetic counseling and testing.
