If you have any one / more of the below criteria you should be recommended for a genetic counselling session:

Advanced maternal age

Abnormal maternal serum screening

Abnormal USG / abnormal fetal finding / abnormal amniotic fluid

Previous fetus or child with genetic disorder

Family history of genetic disorder

Family history of cancer or if any immediate siblings of parents or previous child is affected with cancer

Maternal disorder associated with increased risk of fetal CMF or exposure

Exposure to teratogens

Consanguinity

Bad obstetric history (RSA, unexplained IUD or still birth)

Infertility related to chromosomal abnormality

Embryo selection in case of IVF

Screening for community based genetic disorders:

Alpha / Beta – Thalassemia, Sickle Cell Anemia

Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Cystic Fibrosis

Achondroplasia

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Hemophilia

Neural Tube Defects

Gross Chromosomal Anomalies

Aneuploidy

Screening for Chromosomal Abnormality

Major Fetal Malformation as Indicated by USG

Premarital counselling:

Couples counselled for Thalassemia

Rh Factor

Community Based Genetic Disorders

Balanced Chromosomal Abnormalities / Translocations

Pedigree Analysis to Understand Any Recessive Diseases That Might Be Present in Both Families