Comprehensive premarital

The most complete premarital genetic test available in Saudi Arabia.

One simple blood sample. 20,000+ genes analyzed. 4,000+ inherited conditions screened. A couple-level compatibility report reviewed by 3 specialist physicians.

  • Whole Exome Sequencing (WES)
  • Both partners tested together
  • Physician-led bilingual counseling
  • Results in 45–50 business days
What's included

Everything a comprehensive genetic screen should be.

Whole exome sequencing

Sequences all ~20,000 protein-coding genes — the regions where the vast majority of known disease-causing variants live.

4,000+ conditions

Blood, metabolic, neurological, cardiac, immune, skeletal, endocrine, vision, hearing, kidney, liver, muscular, and multisystem disorders.

Couple-level report

Not two separate reports — one joint compatibility report highlighting shared genes and shared risk.

3-physician review

Every variant is reviewed by three specialist physicians before your report is released — no unreviewed automated output.

45-min counseling

Bilingual (English + Arabic) session that walks through your results, your options, and any questions you have.

Follow-up support

Post-result WhatsApp support and referrals to reproductive medicine specialists when needed.

Compare

Comprehensive vs limited premarital screens.

Feature
Traditional carrier panel
NAWA WES
Number of genes
~100–500 curated genes
20,000+ (all protein-coding)
Detects novel/rare variants
Ethnicity-specific coverage
Panel-dependent
Full exome (unbiased)
Couple compatibility report
Varies
Physician review
Sometimes
3 specialists
Bilingual counseling
FAQ

Everything couples usually ask.

How is the comprehensive test different from the government premarital test?

The Saudi government test screens for 2 conditions (sickle cell and beta-thalassemia). NAWA's comprehensive test uses whole exome sequencing to screen 20,000+ genes for 4,000+ inherited conditions across every major body system — cardiac, metabolic, neurological, immune, and more.

Do both partners need to test?

For a true compatibility report, yes. Most inherited conditions are recessive, meaning risk to a child only appears when both parents carry a variant in the same gene. Testing both partners together produces a joint report that identifies shared risk.

How long do results take?

45–50 business days from sample collection. This includes lab sequencing (whole exome), variant classification by clinical geneticists, and a bilingual specialist review.

Is the sample invasive?

No. A trained nurse visits your home and collects a simple blood sample from the inner elbow — the same as any routine blood test. No fasting required.

What happens after results?

You receive a plain-language couple-level report plus a 45-minute bilingual genetic counseling session with a specialist physician. Follow-up questions are always welcome.

Is my data confidential?

Yes. All results are strictly confidential and stored to Saudi data-protection standards. Results are shared only with the couple, and never with third parties without explicit written consent.

What if we find a shared risk?

You'll discuss all available options in counseling — reproductive planning, preimplantation testing (PGT-M), prenatal testing during pregnancy, or simply informed awareness. No option is pushed; the goal is clarity.

Marriage starts with trust. Family planning starts with clarity.