The Horizon test by Natera is a genetic test designed for carrier screening, which identifies whether a person carries genetic mutations that can be passed on to their children and result in recessive genetic diseases. It is especially useful for couples planning to conceive, helping to identify risks of transmitting hereditary conditions.
Source: 1Archibald et al. Genet Med. 2018;20:513-523.
1 in 7 people are carriers of recessive diseases.
Source: Westemeyer et al. Genet Med. 2020;22(8):1320-28.
Source: Westemeyer et al. Genet Med. 2020;22(8):1320-28.
Consider this test in the following cases:
The panel includes:
See the documents section for the list of conditions and tested genes
The methodology used for this test is as follows:
Blood: No fasting required.
Saliva: 30 minutes of fasting.
Up to 20 calendar days.
Medical request.
| Type | Description |
| Technique | Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) |
| Accuracy | 99% |
Main Office Rua Bento Gonçalves, 59, Room 802 — Centro, Marau, RS — 99150-000
Porto Alegre Office Rua Gomes Jardim, 301 , Room 918/909 — Santana, Porto Alegre, RS — 90620-130