Learn About Genetic Counseling and Testing

At AmbitCare, we offer free virtual genetic counseling to provide you and your family the answers you've been looking for.

Our genetic services process can be described in 5 easy steps

FILL OUT OUR FREE GENETIC ASSESSMENT

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.

PREPARE FOR YOUR GENETIC COUNSELING APPOINTMENT

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.

CONDUCT YOUR VIRTUAL GENETIC COUNSELING APPOINTMENT

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.

COMPLETE GENETIC TESTING, IF APPROPRIATE AND YOU WISH TO PROCEED

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.

REVIEW THE TEST RESULTS WITH YOUR GENETIC COUNSELOR

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.

Take the next step in your medical journey today

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.

 

AmbitCare can help you understand how genetic services may provide you with answers.

Individuals with an undiagnosed rare disease typically receive 3 incomplete diagnoses during their diagnostic journey. An AmbitCare Ambassador can help, at no cost to you, figure out how to bring genetic counseling into your journey to find answers for you and your loved ones.

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Have additional questions? Contact an AmbitCare Ambassador by phone at 1-877-584-8995 or by email at info@ambitinc.com today.

Our hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 9-5pm ET. An AmbitCare Ambassador will typically respond within 1-2 business days.

* Please note that while AmbitCare Ambassadors can help you better understand what resources are available for families with loved ones suffering from seizures and developmental delays, they are not licensed medical providers and thus can neither diagnose any disease or disorder nor endorse or recommend any specific medical treatments.

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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.