Answer the questions in our assessment below which should take no longer than 5-10 minutes to complete. Make sure to agree to our genetic services consent to be eligible for our services.
Book your appointment online through an email sent from our genetic counseling partner (DNAvisit) or over the phone with our AmbitCare Ambassador. Once done, upload relevant health records using a secure link provided by our AmbitCare Ambassador. Sharing health records with the counselor prior to the appointment helps to order testing if it is warranted, sooner.
Your appointment will be over the phone and take 20-25 minutes. The genetic counselor will go over medical history, family history, and discuss testing options.
For most of our patients, genetic testing is completed by collecting saliva (spit) or swabbing the inside of your cheek found in the kit sent to you.
Testing results will take between 2-6 weeks to process. Your genetic counselor will reach out to schedule an appointment to walk you through the results and any questions you may have. Please consult your doctor or qualified healthcare provider with your genetic testing results afterwards.
Your AmbitCare Ambassador is here to support you at each step in your medical journey.
You can reach us by phone at 1-877-584-8995 or by email at info@ambitinc.com.
What is the difference between genetic counseling and testing?
You typically meet with a genetic counselor in your genetic counseling appointment to discuss your medical history and they can help determine if a genetic test is right for you. A genetic test is a medical test requiring a saliva (spit) or cheek swab sample. You can meet with your genetic counselor after a genetic test to review the results.
Genetic counseling can help you and your family understand if a genetic abnormality may be causing you or your loved one’s symptoms. Not all genetic conditions are passed on from parent to child. Whether you have a family history or not, genetic counseling can help. Identifying the underlying cause of you or your loved one’s symptoms has many benefits that may include improving treatment plans.
Working with a genetic counselor can ensure that you or your loved ones get the testing needed.
Genetic counselors can:
Consider using this guide to help you keep track of medical information so you are prepared for a productive conversation with your doctor.
Any information you submit may be stored, reviewed, and analyzed by AmbitCare for purposes of connecting you with resources. AmbitCare does not sell your personal identifying information to others. Only your de-identified, summary data is shared with our research partners, such as academic researchers and healthcare companies, if you consent in an effort to advance treatment options.
Genetic testing is a medical test requiring a saliva or cheek swab sample. Genetic tests help identify mutations in an individual’s DNA that change or delete some genetic material. Genetic mutations change how DNA creates protein. This can result in a protein that is not able to do its job properly.
Genetic testing can help you:
Getting a diagnosis may give you relief and help you understand symptoms.
Researchers are working hard to develop new treatments for rare diseases. A specific diagnosis may be required for you or your loved ones to participate in a clinical trial for the newest medicines being developed.
Some medications require a specific diagnosis before a provider will prescribe them to treat your or your loved one’s symptoms.
Some medications used to treat seizures or other symptoms can make symptoms worse. Understanding your or your loved one’s specific diagnosis will increase the chances you are treating them with medicines that can help.
Genetic testing is an ever-changing field with new discoveries made every day. Even if you’ve already done genetic testing, there may be other tests available that provide you with more answers and information.
Have additional questions? Contact an AmbitCare Ambassador by phone at 1-877-584-8995 or by email at info@ambitinc.com today.
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Disclaimer
Please note that AmbitCare provides this information for the benefit of the rare disease community. AmbitCare is not a medical provider nor a health care facility. AmbitCare can neither diagnose any disease or disorder nor endorse or recommend any specific medical treatments. Individuals must rely on the personal and individualized medical advice of their qualified health care professionals before seeking any information related to their particular diagnosis, cure, or treatment of a condition or disorder.
Click here to download the Genetic Counseling Discussion Guide.
This discussion guide is designed as a booklet for you to print double-sided, fold in half, and bring with you to use as a reference during your genetic counseling appointment.
