Pediatric genetic testing analyzes your child's DNA to identify potential risks for certain health conditions. It is sometimes called genetic testing for children or genetic testing for kids.

Fore's genetic health screen is a type of pediatric genetic testing designed to identify risks early. Unlike diagnostic testing, which confirms a condition, Fore's genetic health screen helps identify areas where additional monitoring, prevention, or follow-up may be beneficial.

Fore's genetic health screen is designed for healthy newborns and children whose parents want more insight into their child's health.

If your child already has symptoms or a known condition, please email our support team at support@foregenomics.com for assistance.

Fore's genetic health screen can be used for newborns and children of all ages, but many parents choose to test early.

Early screening can help identify certain risks sooner, when intervention or monitoring may have the greatest impact.

Many genetic conditions are not visible at birth and may not show symptoms right away.

Screening early can help:

• Identify risks before symptoms appear
• Enable earlier care or monitoring
• Give you and your pediatrician more information to guide your child's health

Even without a family history, some conditions can still be present due to silent inheritance or new genetic changes.

For many parents, the value comes from clarity and early awareness.

Fore's genetic health screen provides insights that may help guide care decisions earlier in life, when they can have the greatest impact.

Whether it's right for your family depends on your preferences, but many parents choose screening to be proactive rather than reactive.

No. Each child needs their own test kit, as results are specific to their individual DNA.

No. Fore is currently available only for children under 18, and only a parent or legal guardian has access to Fore's Health Hub.

If you would like to join our waiting list for genetic screening for adults, please email us at support@foregenomics.com.

Whole genome sequencing (WGS) is a type of genetic analysis that reads nearly all of your child's DNA, giving a comprehensive view of their genetic information.

At Fore Genomics, we use this technology to identify genetic changes linked to conditions on our screening list, helping families understand potential health risks early and take proactive steps.

Because your child's full genome is securely sequenced and stored, it can also be reanalyzed over time as new scientific discoveries are made.

Fore's genetic health screen looks for genetic changes linked to a carefully selected set of conditions that often begin in childhood and are medically actionable, meaning early awareness may help guide monitoring, care, or treatment decisions.

It includes:

• 1,000+ genetic conditions across areas such as metabolic, neurological, immune, and endocrine health
• 100+ medication sensitivities (pharmacogenomics), which may help predict how your child responds to certain medications and support safer, more effective treatment choices

Fore's genetic health screen identifies whether your child has a genetic risk for certain childhood-onset conditions.

This information helps families and doctors make more informed decisions about preventive care, monitoring, and next steps. It helps guide:

• Preventive care
• Monitoring over time
• Conversations with your pediatrician or specialists

Fore's genetic health screen does not diagnose conditions or predict everything about your child's future health.

It does not:

• Detect all possible genetic conditions
• Tell you with certainty whether a condition will or will not develop
• Replace an evaluation from your pediatrician or another healthcare provider

Genetics is one important part of your child's health, but it is not the whole picture. Environment, lifestyle, and other medical factors also play a role.

Most genetic tests for children look at only part of a child's DNA or focus on a smaller set of conditions.

Fore's genetic health screen uses whole genome sequencing to capture your child's full DNA, then analyzes a curated set of genes associated with conditions on our screening list, focusing on those where early awareness may impact care.

In addition to broader screening, Fore also provides:

• Medication sensitivity insights (pharmacogenomics), which may help show how your child responds to certain medications
• Access to genetic counselors and care support to help you understand results and next steps

This approach is designed to give families more comprehensive information, along with support in understanding what the results may mean for their child's health.

Tests like 23andMe and Ancestry are mainly designed to provide ancestry information and general wellness insights.

Fore's genetic health screen is different because it is focused on your child's health. It looks for genetic changes linked to childhood-onset conditions where early awareness can help guide monitoring, care, or treatment.

It also includes medication sensitivity insights (pharmacogenomics) and access to genetic counselors and care support to help families understand results and next steps.

No. Fore does not replace state newborn screening. It is designed to complement it.

State newborn screening checks for a limited number of serious conditions shortly after birth. Fore's genetic health screen looks at a much broader set of genetic risks, including over 1,000 childhood-onset conditions.

Together, they can give families more complete information about their child's health.

Newborn screening is an important public health program, but it only tests for a limited number of conditions.

Fore's genetic health screen looks at a much broader set of conditions, many of which are not included in standard newborn screening, helping provide a more comprehensive view of your child's potential health risks.

No. Fore is a screening test, not a diagnostic test.

It can identify possible genetic risks, but it cannot diagnose a condition on its own.

If a result suggests your child may be at risk for a condition, follow-up testing may be recommended to confirm whether the condition is present.

• Carrier screening: A test for parents before or during pregnancy that shows whether they may carry genetic changes they could pass on to a child. It does not test the child directly.
• NIPT (non-invasive prenatal testing): A pregnancy screening test that uses a blood sample from the mother to look for a small number of chromosomal conditions in the fetus. It is not a full genetic health screen for the child.
• State newborn screening: A routine test done shortly after birth that checks for a limited number of serious conditions that benefit from early treatment. It is an important standard screening, but it does not look as broadly as whole genome sequencing.
• Consumer DNA tests: Tests like 23andMe or Ancestry that are mainly designed for ancestry, traits, or general wellness information rather than pediatric medical screening.
• Diagnostic genetic testing: A medical test typically ordered when a child has symptoms, developmental concerns, or a known health issue and a doctor is looking to confirm or rule out a specific diagnosis. Fore is a screening test, not a diagnostic test.
• Fore's genetic health screen: A screening test for healthy children that uses whole genome sequencing to look for genetic changes linked to childhood-onset conditions on Fore's screening list, along with medication sensitivities (pharmacogenomics). It is designed to complement, not replace, other types of testing.

Many genetic conditions can occur even without a known family history.

Genetic changes can be inherited in ways that aren't always visible across generations, or they may occur for the first time in a child. Testing can help uncover these risks early, even when there are no obvious warning signs.

You can order Fore's genetic health screen directly through our website.

A licensed physician will review your order, and once approved, your at-home collection kit will be shipped to you.

Your kit includes everything you need to complete the process at home:

• A cheek-swab and collection kit
• Step-by-step instructions
• A prepaid return package

You'll collect a sample using a simple and painless cheek swab from your child, included in the kit, then send it back to our lab using the prepaid packaging that is also included.

Once received, the lab processes the sample and begins analysis as part of Fore's genetic health screen.

Fore's genetic health screen uses a painless cheek swab intended to be simple enough to collect at home.

No. The cheek swab collection process is non-invasive and painless.

Your kit typically arrives within 1 week after your order is approved.

Once the lab receives your sample, results are typically ready in about 4 weeks.

Once your sample is received:

1. It is checked in and prepared for testing
2. Your child's DNA is sequenced and analyzed in a CLIA-certified, CAP-accredited clinical lab
3. The results are carefully reviewed before they are finalized

If there's an issue with your sample, our team will contact you about next steps, which may include sending a replacement kit.

Fore's genetic health screen is designed to complement, not replace, your child's existing medical care.

We provide clear, clinically reviewed reports that can be shared with your child's pediatrician or other healthcare providers. For certain results, we may also recommend follow-up with a specialist or genetic counselor to help guide next steps.

You'll receive a report that highlights:

• Identified genetic risks
• Medication sensitivity indicators (pharmacogenomics)
• Guidance on potential next steps

We will provide you with a clinical report that can be shared with your healthcare team, and a condensed, easy-to-understand report with supplementary information on findings.

Yes. Results are designed to be clear and parent-friendly, and you'll have access to certified genetic counselors who can walk you through the results.

If your child's genetic test results show an increased risk for a condition:

1. You'll get clear information about what the result means for your child
2. Follow-up testing may be recommended to confirm the findings
3. We can help connect you with the right specialists and support

The goal is to help you move forward with clarity and support, so you're not left to figure it out on your own.

A normal result means no significant findings were identified in the conditions included on our screening list.

In some cases, yes.

If Fore's genetic health screen identifies a meaningful genetic risk, that information can help guide:

• Preventive monitoring
• Earlier intervention
• More personalized care decisions

In other cases, no immediate action may be needed.

That's okay. You don't need to interpret the results on your own.

Fore gives you access to board-certified genetic counselors who can:

• Explain your child's results
• Answer your questions
• Help you understand next steps

Genetic counseling is a service that helps families understand their child's genetic results and what they may mean for their health.

A genetic counselor can explain findings, answer questions, and help guide next steps, such as whether follow-up care or additional evaluation may be helpful.

Yes. We strongly encourage sharing results so your child's care can be coordinated and informed.

Yes. Fore's genetic health screen is designed to be safe for babies.

It uses a gentle, non-invasive cheek swab, so there are no needles, no blood draw, and no physical risks to your child.

Fore sequences the whole genome at 30x clinical-grade depth in a CLIA-regulated lab, reviews every flagged variant against the ACMG/AMP framework, and reports only pathogenic and likely pathogenic findings, never variants of uncertain significance.

This approach keeps false positives on reported results very low. When we flag something significant, we recommend confirming it through an ancillary clinical test that measures the condition directly, such as a lipid panel after a positive LDLR finding, and we provide these recommendations in our reports.

A genetic risk means your child may have a higher likelihood of developing a specific condition based on their DNA.

A diagnosis means the condition has been confirmed through medical evaluation or follow-up testing.

Your child's DNA does not change, but our understanding of it does.

As scientific discoveries advance, Fore can reanalyze your child's existing genetic data to identify any newly understood or more relevant findings. This process, called reinterpretation, allows your child's results to continue providing value over time, without needing another sample.

No. Fore sequences your child's whole genome once, which means future insights can come from reinterpreting the data already on file rather than collecting a new sample.

Yes. Fore offers reanalysis, which allows your child's genetic data to be reviewed as new scientific discoveries emerge.

Fore uses a secure, HIPAA-compliant infrastructure and works with trusted partners to protect your child's data.

You do. As a parent or legal guardian, you have full control over your child's data.

No. Fore will not share your child's data without your explicit consent.

In the U.S., the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) helps protect individuals from genetic discrimination. This means health insurers cannot use genetic information to set premiums, and employers cannot use it in hiring or employment decisions. Some state laws may provide additional protections beyond this.

No. Genetic screening for healthy children is not typically covered by insurance.

Yes. HSA and FSA funds can be used for Fore's genetic health screen at checkout.

Fore's genetic health screen is $495. You can order it directly through our website, and HSA or FSA funds can be used at checkout.

Fore's genetic health screen is currently available in most U.S. states, with the exception of New York.

Yes, you can request a replacement kit if needed. If your original kit was lost, damaged, or not used, please contact our support team and we'll help you get a new one.

If you have not submitted a sample, you are eligible for a full refund within 30 days of purchase.

Once a sample is submitted, refunds are no longer available.