What to Expect at Your First Genetic Counseling Appointment
A step-by-step overview of your initial consultation — from what to bring to what questions to ask.
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Patient resources
Knowledge Is Your Greatest Health Asset
Understanding your genetic health starts with the right information. Browse our guides, FAQs, and educational articles — written in plain language to help you feel informed and confident.
New Patient Required Documents
Download and complete before your first visit
How to Order Whole Genome Sequencing for Sequencing.com
Step-by-step guide for ordering WGS through Sequencing.com
Letter of Medical Necessity for Whole Genome Sequencing
Pre-written letter to support HSA and FSA coverage requests for WGS
Educational Guides
Understanding Hereditary Disease Risk: A Plain-Language Guide
Learn how hereditary conditions are passed down, what risk assessment involves, and how results can guide your health decisions.
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BRCA1 and BRCA2: What You Need to Know
A clear explanation of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer genes, who should consider testing, and what a positive result means.
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Carrier Screening: Making Informed Family Planning Decisions
Understand what carrier screening tests for, how results are interpreted, and how to discuss findings with your partner.
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How Your Genes Affect Your Medications
An introduction to pharmacogenomics — how genetic variants influence drug metabolism and why it matters for your treatment.
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Sharing Genetic Results with Family Members
Guidance on how to approach conversations with relatives about hereditary findings and what it may mean for them.
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