Welcome to Genome Medical
Ambry Genetics has partnered with Genome Medical to provide genetic counseling services for patients who may be at risk for common hereditary cancers. Genetic testing can help you understand your risk for genetic conditions, and assist you in making informed choices regarding your prevention, diagnosis, and treatment options.
Schedule an appointment to start working with a certified genetic counselor and get expert guidance on your genetic testing options, all from the comfort of your own home.
Schedule an Appointment
Meet with a board-certified genetic counselor in less than one week. Appointments are delivered via a 30-60 minute phone call.
Your appointment may be covered by your health insurance. View a list of in-network insurance providers. We also offer an affordable $250 self-pay option for those who prefer to pay out-of-pocket. Cost does not include genetic testing.
Expertise You Can Trust
Genome Medical is the country’s leading telehealth genetics care delivery company, making genetics care accessible for patients. Our clinical team includes experienced genetic counselors, medical geneticists, pharmacists and other specialists who provide care across all 50 states.
What to Expect
Initial Consultation
Talk with a genetic counselor by phone to review your family health history and answer any questions you may have so you can decide if genetic testing is right for you.
Genetic Testing
If you decide to proceed with testing, a saliva sample collection kit will be mailed directly to you. When the sample is collected and received by the lab, they will begin the genetic testing.
Results Sent to You
When your results are ready, Genome Medical will contact you. Results are ready approximately 2-4 weeks from the time your sample arrives at the lab.
Results Consultation
Review your test results with a genetic counselor. During this phone session, you can discuss the results of your test and what they may mean for you and your family. Afterwards, you’ll receive a written summary and guidance on next steps.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Help you understand how your personal and family medical history may impact your health
- Discuss genetic testing options that may be appropriate for you
- Explain what genetic test results mean for you and your family members
- Address any questions or concerns you have about genetic testing
- Provide recommendations for you and your healthcare provider to make medical decisions that may lower your risk
- Gather your personal and family health history. Talk to family members about any health conditions in the family, as well as the age that relatives were diagnosed.
- If you or a family member have had genetic testing, please upload a copy of the result/s to your Genome Medical patient portal before your appointment. You will get access to the patient portal once you schedule your appointment. This is very important to ensure your genetic counselor can prepare for your appointment.
- Think about questions you may have for your genetic counselor.
You will receive a phone call from your genetic counselor at the time of your scheduled appointment. Appointments are typically 30-60 minutes.
During the appointment, your genetic counselor will review your personal and family medical history, assess your risk for inherited genetic conditions, and may discuss the benefits and limitations of genetic testing. Your genetic counselor will also address your concerns or questions about genetic testing. If genetic testing is performed, your genetic counselor can explain what your results mean for you and your family.
Genetic testing involves looking at blood, saliva or other tissues to find changes in an individual's genes. These genetic changes may cause an increased chance of certain medical conditions.
Genetic testing is typically done at a specialized laboratory.
Genome Medical does not perform genetic testing. As a medical practice, Genome Medical’s providers can order genetic testing, when medically appropriate, for U.S.- based patients.
Genetic testing is useful in many areas of medicine and may change the medical care you or your family members receive. For example, genetic testing may help to diagnose a medical condition. Genetic test results may help you and your care providers make more informed decisions on how to prevent or treat a medical condition.
There are thousands of genetic tests available today. A genetic counselor can help you to understand what testing may be most appropriate for you. Genetic counselors can also help to explain what genetic test results may mean for you and your family.
In most cases, genetic testing can be performed on a blood or saliva sample.
If testing is done on a saliva sample, a collection kit can be sent to you in the mail and you can collect the sample from the convenience of your home. If a blood sample is needed, you may be directed to a location near you that can perform blood draws to have a sample collected. In either case, the sample then is mailed to the lab for the testing to be completed.
The cost of the genetic counseling session will be up to $250*, depending on if you pay out-of-pocket or choose to bill insurance.
We are an in-network provider with most commercial health insurance plans. See a list at GenomeMedical.com/insurance-coverage. Coverage and pricing may vary. Please contact your insurance provider for your exact coverage and payment responsibility. Reference insurance CPT codes 96041 and S0265 and our NPI number 1407389695. .
If you use insurance, and we are in-network with your health plan, we will submit a claim on your behalf. You may get a bill for any outstanding balance depending on your coverage. Please note: the cost of genetic counseling does not include the cost of any genetic testing that may be recommended. You may receive a separate bill from the lab for genetic testing.
At this time, we do not accept government-affiliated insurance providers including Medicaid, Medicare and/or Tricare as a primary or secondary insurance (including Managed Medicare and Medicaid plans).
*Pricing subject to change
