Have you thought about genetic counseling and evaluation services? Most people don’t, though most people could benefit from this type of service. Genetic counseling and evaluation is a process of determining what you or someone you love could be up against when it comes to their long-term or short-term health. It is a process conducted by trained professionals specializing in this area. Medical genetics has come a long way in a short time. It can help you in more ways than you may realize.

What Can You Learn From This Type of Testing?

This type of genetic testing can be done on one person or a number of people. The goal of it is the same – to learn more about the risks related to the development or the presence of genetic disorders. Could you be at risk for inherited conditions? With this type of testing, you can learn a great deal including:

Determine the risk of a genetic disorder’s presence. This is done through researching your family’s history, taking a look at medical records, and conducting a physical examination.

Determine if there is a risk and if so, the likelihood and what that risk entails.

Provide support for those who need information including making decisions about the medical, social, and ethical decisions you may need to make

Provide information about making that decision and about testing options available

Once information becomes available, genetic counseling and evaluation services can also help to interpreted the results and the data presented

It can also help to provide options for potential treatments or preventative measures that may apply in that individual situation.

It can also help families to discuss reproductive options.

There is no reason to remain in the dark about your genetic background or that of your family. Now is the time to learn more so that you can make the right decisions for yourself and your family in the long term. This may not seem important now but in some cases, it can prove to be virtually invaluable. For individuals who are considering starting their own families, it is even more important to have this type of genetic testing, counseling, and evaluation service conducted. Come in to see us for help. We are one of the best DNA testing centers in New York City and would be happy to help you.