Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about genetic counseling, testing, results and how GeneticxCare works with your healthcare team.
Genetic counseling helps individuals and families understand genetic conditions, inherited risks, family history, genetic testing and the possible implications of genetic information.
No. Genetic counseling can help determine whether genetic testing may be useful.
People with a significant family history, suspected inherited conditions, early-onset disease, developmental concerns, hereditary cancer concerns or reproductive genetic questions may benefit.
Yes. Online counseling is available for cases that can be appropriately assessed remotely.
Your personal and family history may be reviewed, relevant genetic concerns discussed and possible next steps explained.
Genetic counseling primarily involves history-taking, pedigree assessment, risk assessment and counseling. Physical examination, when necessary, is performed by an appropriate healthcare professional.
Genetic testing examines DNA or chromosomes for specific genetic changes that may help answer a clinical question.
Whole Exome Sequencing examines most protein-coding regions of the genome. Its usefulness depends on the clinical question and the information available.
Carrier screening looks for certain genetic variants that may affect the chance of passing a genetic condition to a child.
A positive result may identify a genetic finding relevant to the clinical question. Its meaning depends on the specific variant and clinical context.
A negative result does not necessarily rule out a genetic contribution to a condition.
A Variant of Uncertain Significance is a genetic finding whose clinical significance cannot currently be determined with sufficient certainty.
Yes. Genetic counseling can be provided for children where appropriate, with the involvement and consent of a parent or lawful guardian as required.
Yes. Preconception counseling can help couples understand family history, carrier risk and other reproductive genetic considerations.
Genetics can sometimes contribute to infertility or reproductive problems. GeneticxCare can help assess whether a genetic evaluation may be relevant and guide the next steps.
Yes. Personal and family cancer history can be assessed to determine whether hereditary cancer evaluation may be appropriate.
Yes. Genetic counseling can help determine whether a child's developmental history warrants genetic evaluation.
No. GeneticxCare does not prescribe medicines or replace treatment provided by your treating healthcare professional.
No. GeneticxCare works alongside appropriate healthcare professionals and healthcare institutions.
No. Genetic laboratory testing is performed by independent diagnostic laboratories. GeneticxCare may provide testing guidance and, when needed, coordinate sample collection and transfer to the laboratory.
Testing coordination is an additional service and may involve a separate charge when sample collection, transportation or laboratory coordination is required.
No. A genetic test may produce a positive, negative, uncertain or inconclusive result.
GeneticxCare takes privacy seriously and handles personal, health and genetic information in accordance with its Privacy Policy and applicable law.
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