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Genetic Testing for Cardiomyopathy
If you’ve been told you have an enlarged heart or heart failure without a heart attack, or face unexplained heart problems, you may have an inherited condition called cardiomyopathy. Many people don’t recognize it by name, but our genetic counselors have helped thousands in similar situations find clarity through genetic counseling and testing.
We can help you:
- Understand your personal and family risk
- Access genetic testing
- Make sense of your results
If you or your family have a history of heart problems, our counselors can guide you on whether testing is right for you.
What is Cardiomyopathy?
Cardiomyopathy is a heart condition that affects how your heart muscle works.
In some people, the heart muscle becomes thickened (making it harder for the heart to fill and pump blood). In others, the heart muscle becomes enlarged or stretched, which can weaken the pumping. Some forms can also affect the way the heart’s electrical system works, leading to abnormal rhythms. If you or a loved one is experiencing heart symptoms, it’s natural to feel worried and want answers. These may be signs of cardiomyopathy.
Cardiomyopathy can range from mild to serious. In many cases, cardiomyopathy runs in families due to a change (genetic variant) in a specific gene, this is called genetic cardiomyopathy.
The American Heart Association recommends genetic counseling and/or testing for all patients with confirmed or suspected inherited heart disease.
Learn about current treatments and emerging therapies for cardiomyopathy.
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.
We are an in-network provider with many commercial health insurance plans. View list. 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 also offer Financial Assistance based on need.
*Pricing subject to change. The cost of genetic counseling does not include the cost of genetic testing.
How Can Genetic Counseling & Testing Help Me?
Genetic counseling and testing can provide powerful answers. They can help explain the genetic cause of a heart condition, guide treatment decisions in coordination with your physician, and help determine if family members could have a similar heart condition or risk. For someone with a known genetic mutation in the family, testing may reveal whether you carry the same genetic change, even before symptoms appear—giving you the chance to take proactive steps for your health.
With this knowledge, you and your care team can:
Understand your personal risk and potential next steps.
Identify whether family members should be tested.
Inform decisions about lifestyle, monitoring, and management.
Explore targeted treatments or clinical trials.
What to Expect
Genetic Counseling
At the time of your appointment, your genetic counselor will call to review your personal and family medical history. If genetic testing is recommended, they’ll explain your options, discuss the benefits and risks, and guide you on next steps. Testing is entirely your choice based on the information you receive.
After your appointment, you’ll receive a written summary and guidance on next steps. You can share this with your healthcare team.
Genetic Testing
If you choose to proceed with genetic testing, it can often be done using a saliva sample. The collection kit will be mailed to you, and once your sample arrives at the lab, testing will begin.
Most test results are available within 2-4 weeks, though timing may vary based on the specific test ordered.
Get Your Results
If Genome Medical has ordered genetic testing for you, we will notify you as soon as your genetic test results are available. At that time, you will be able to schedule another genetic counseling appointment to discuss your results.
Helping You To Understand
Genetic test results can be complex. A genetic counselor can help you understand what the results mean—and what they don’t—for you and your family. They can explain how the results may guide your healthcare decisions and offer support as you think about the information and share it with your family members.
After your appointment, you’ll receive a written summary and guidance on next steps. You can share this with your healthcare team.
Why Patients Choose Genome Medical
At Genome Medical, we specialize in telehealth genetic services, guiding individuals and families through genetic counseling and testing so they can make informed decisions about their health. Why patients choose us:
- Expert care: We’ve provided genetic counseling to thousands of patients with suspected or known genetic heart conditions
- High satisfaction: 97% of patients would recommend us to others
- Insurance coverage: Our services are in-network with many commercial health plans, and we offer financial assistance
If you’re considering genetic testing for a heart condition, want to understand your family’s health history, or have results and want to understand what they mean for your care and family members, we’re here to help.
What Our Patients Are Saying
As a result of today's genetic counseling session, I felt more informed about my HCM, and about how to share information with the family. Thank you for your genetic counseling service.
Genome Medical Patient
What Our Patients Are Saying
It eases my mind that I don’t have both genes for dilated cardiomyopathy after wondering for almost 48 years.
Genome Medical Patient
What Our Patients Are Saying
The counselor took the time to fully explain my situation and was even clearer than the cardiologist I'd spoken to. Thanks!
Genome Medical Patient
Featured Resources
Current Treatments & Emerging Therapies for Cardiomyopathy
Cardiac Genetic Testing and Counseling
Genetic Testing for Family Members
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
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
- 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.
