Prevention
Genetic counselling and testing starting at
939 $
Genetic testing for prevention
At Genolife, we offer you a genetic counselling and testing service that is personalized to your situation. You will meet with one of our certified genetic counsellors by telephone or videoconference to discuss your history and your genetic testing options. If you decide to have a genetic test done and you have a referral from your physician, we will coordinate the test and then meet with you again with the result to explain it in detail and discuss the implications for you and your family members. You and your doctor will receive a summary letter with a copy of your result. We are here to support you throughout this process.
Healthy adults with no personal or family history of genetic disease are not protected from cancer or other genetic diseases. It is estimated that approximately 16% of healthy adults have a potentially serious genetic health risk. Genetic testing can help you identify certain genetic risks and to use that information to manage your own health.¹
Our specialized genetics team can guide you through the process of genetic testing for prevention purposes. It is possible to test more than 140 genes associated with an increased risk of developing various cancers, cardiovascular diseases and genetic diseases. When a variant is identified in one of these genes, targeted screening recommendations could lead to early detection of symptoms and better medical management.
¹Haverfield E. Multigene panel screening for hereditary disease risk in healthy individuals. Poster presented at: ACMG Annual Meeting; April 12, 2018; Charlotte, NC.