Genetic Screenings
GET TO KNOW YOURSELF A LITTLE BETTER
Genetic Screenings
FIND OUT WHO YOU ARE
About Genetic Screenings
Genetic science has made a lot of progress in the past few decades. Only a few years ago, genetic testing became commercially available, and the results didn’t give us a whole lot of data. Now, it seems like every few weeks we find out more. Best of all, this information has translated into Americans having easy access to genetic screening. Genetic screening can give you incredible insight into your health. Providers and patients use these tests for a variety of reasons. Perhaps the most valuable is to assess a person’s risk of hereditary and genetic diseases.
YOUR HEALTH FIRST
What Can Be Discovered
Before deciding if genetic screening is right for you, it’s important to understand what exactly the tests can tell you. First, take a look at the difference between genetic and hereditary diseases:
Hereditary Disease
A hereditary disease is any disorder that can be passed down from a parent to their biological children.
Genetic Disease
These diseases occur after one or more mutations of one or more genes. Some genetic diseases are hereditary, meaning the mutated gene was inherited from a parent. But other mutations happen after exposure to certain viruses, chemicals, or radiation.
GETTING THE PROPER CARE
Types Of Genetic Screenings We Offer
Genetic screening tests can give you an insight into your health like nothing else. Labs can use a sample of your blood or saliva to diagnose your current medical problems or even predict what could happen in your future. Below are some of the types of genetic screenings available.
DIAGNOSTIC GENETIC SCREENING
PREDICTIVE GENETIC SCREENING
CARRIER GENETIC SCREENING
PRENATAL GENETIC SCREENING
NEWBORN GENETIC SCREENING
PREPARING FOR TREATMENT
What to Expect at Your Appointment
Getting insights into your health has never been so simple. If you want or need genetic testing, follow these steps: First, contact your closest Center For Advanced Wellness, book, and confirm your appointment. Please arrive 15 minutes early as you might be asked to fill out some paperwork during the check-in process. You are now ready for your quick test!
ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS
Genetic Screening FAQs
We are here to answer any genetic screening questions you may have
Do I need insurance for genetic testing?
These screenings do not require insurance, but be prepared to pay anywhere from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars to have a screening done.
How much do genetic screenings cost?
At the Center for Advanced Wellness, we do offer memberships but these screenings are completed by an external lab. We do pass on our lab cost to you with no additional upcharge.
How to prepare for a genetic screening?
Make sure to write down any questions you have, gather your family’s medical history information, and consider bringing a support person with you.
How accurate is genetic testing?
A genetic test’s accuracy varies depending on the condition being tested for and whether the gene mutation has already been identified in a family member.
Schedule A Genetic Screening With Us Today
If you are in need of a genetic screening for clarity of who you are, where you’re from, or what diseases you may have, schedule an appointment to get a genetic screening today.