Patients age 7 years and under qualify for free genetic counseling and testing if:
Patients age 8 years and older qualify for free genetic counseling if:
→ Physician identify eligible patients.
→ Ambit works with physician to determine follow up plan to link patients with AmbitCare.
→ Patient contacts AmbitCare and speaks to an AmbitCare Ambassador to review the genetic counseling process and consent.
→ The caregiver receives an email from DNAVisit to schedule their genetic counseling appointment at a time that is convenient for them.
→ Patient receives virtual genetic counseling in desired format (phone or video call) from home - or any location.
→ Physician receives genetic counseling summary directly from the counseling partner.
→ If testing is recommended, our genetic counseling partner will select and order the genetic test.
→ Remote testing is completed by saliva or buccal swab collection. If a draw is needed, the testing company will arrange.
→ The patient/caregiver is contacted to schedule post-test counseling.
→ Test results/counseling reports are provided directly to the physician.
Speak with a Liaison to discuss patients who may benefit from these services. The Liaison is also available to answer questions about our genetic screening program.
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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.
