Your Private GP and Sexual Health Clinic in Canary Wharf
Genetic testing to understand your future risk
We offer genetic testing for cancer and or cardiac diseases
- We can now offer genetic testing to our patients
- Genetic testing can confirm or rule out a suspected underlying genetic condition
- Armed with this knowledge you can lead a healthier lifestyle and make more informed decisions
- A positive result can allow us to monitor our patient’s health more closely
- A negative result can ease the worry of illness developing down the line
- For many families with hereditary illnesses, genetic testing is a relief from uncertainty
- We are offering diagnostic and carrier testing for both cancer and cardiac screening
Genetic Testing Procedure
- Initial appointments last 30 minutes, during which time we take a history and a saliva sample
- The next step is a free pre-test phone appointment, with a Genetic specialist to discuss the possible outcomes and ensure you understand what the process entails and that you want to go ahead
- Once you give go ahead test will be sent off and results are expected between 4 and 5 weeks later
- Results are shared electronically and you will get a follow up consultation with a genetic specialist if you tested positive, to advise re next steps
CANCER PANEL
Looks for potentially cancer-causing mutations in your genes, which helps determine an individual’s risk of cancer.
Our tests cover 8 different types of cancer :
- Breast
- Ovarian
- Uterine
- Colorectal
- Melanoma
- Pancreatic
- Stomach
- Prostate
CARDIAC
- Arteriopathies
- Arrhythmias
- Cardiomyopathies
- Hereditary high blood pressure
- Genetic high cholesterol
Analysis of 77 genes that are associated with hereditary heart defects, to determine your risk factors for defects such as:
Our consultation prices start from £100. Please click here for a full list of our prices
0203 197 9100
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