# Hometown Genetics

> Plain-English education on genetic testing — pharmacogenomics (PGx), hereditary cancer genetics (CGx), cardiac genetics, carrier and prenatal screening, and consumer DNA vs. clinical tests — plus a directory of genetic testing providers and genetic counselors. Educational only — not medical advice.

Hometown Genetics is an independent directory. People describe what they are looking for; the platform matches them with independent genetic testing providers. Content is educational only — not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Part of the R0cketShip network; sponsors: Somatic Experiences (https://somaticexperiences.com) and Therapists.plus (https://therapists.plus). Licensed providers: Providers.plus (https://providers.plus).

## Explore
- [Pharmacogenomics (PGx)](https://hometowngenetics.com/explore/pharmacogenomics): How PGx testing shows the way your body may process specific medications.
- [Hereditary cancer genetics (CGx)](https://hometowngenetics.com/explore/hereditary-cancer-genetics): BRCA, Lynch syndrome and multi-gene panels for families with a cancer history.
- [Cardiac & cardiovascular genetics](https://hometowngenetics.com/explore/cardiac-genetics): Inherited cholesterol, cardiomyopathy and arrhythmia conditions that run in families.
- [Carrier & prenatal screening](https://hometowngenetics.com/explore/carrier-prenatal-screening): Testing before and during pregnancy — carrier screening, NIPT and diagnostic options.
- [Consumer DNA vs. clinical testing](https://hometowngenetics.com/explore/consumer-dna-vs-clinical): Why ancestry and wellness DNA kits are not the same as clinician-ordered testing.
- [Genetic counseling](https://hometowngenetics.com/explore/genetic-counseling): What a genetic counselor does before testing and after your results come back.
- [Medicare coverage & genetic testing scams](https://hometowngenetics.com/explore/medicare-coverage-and-scams): What Medicare actually covers, and the scam tactics to recognize and avoid.
- [Choosing a genetic testing provider](https://hometowngenetics.com/explore/choosing-a-provider): Finding a lab or clinician and the questions worth asking before you test.

## Specialties
- [Pharmacogenomics (PGx) testing](https://hometowngenetics.com/modalities/pharmacogenomics-pgx): PGx panels for psychiatric medications, PGx panels for pain and cardiovascular medications, CYP enzyme gene testing
- [Hereditary cancer genetic testing (CGx)](https://hometowngenetics.com/modalities/hereditary-cancer-genetics): BRCA1/BRCA2 testing, multi-gene hereditary cancer panels, Lynch syndrome testing
- [Cardiac & cardiovascular genetics](https://hometowngenetics.com/modalities/cardiac-genetics): inherited cardiomyopathy testing, arrhythmia gene panels, familial hypercholesterolemia testing
- [Carrier screening](https://hometowngenetics.com/modalities/carrier-screening): expanded carrier screening, single-gene carrier testing, partner carrier testing
- [Prenatal genetic screening & diagnosis](https://hometowngenetics.com/modalities/prenatal-genetic-screening): noninvasive prenatal screening (NIPT), first-trimester screening, diagnostic testing (CVS, amniocentesis)
- [Consumer DNA vs. clinical genetic testing](https://hometowngenetics.com/modalities/consumer-dna-vs-clinical): ancestry & wellness DNA kits, clinical-grade diagnostic testing, raw-data interpretation services
- [Genetic counseling](https://hometowngenetics.com/modalities/genetic-counseling): pre-test genetic counseling, post-test result interpretation, family risk assessment
- [Medicare & insurance coverage for genetic testing](https://hometowngenetics.com/modalities/medicare-genetic-testing): medical necessity documentation, clinician-ordered testing coordination, prior authorization support

## Who we help
- [People whose medications aren't working as expected](https://hometowngenetics.com/for/medication-not-working): pharmacogenomic (PGx) testing and a provider who can order it
- [People with a family history of cancer](https://hometowngenetics.com/for/cancer-family-history): hereditary cancer (CGx) genetic testing and genetic counseling
- [People with a family history of heart disease](https://hometowngenetics.com/for/heart-disease-family-history): cardiac genetic testing and a provider who can order it
- [People planning a pregnancy](https://hometowngenetics.com/for/planning-a-pregnancy): carrier screening and genetic counseling before conceiving
- [People currently pregnant](https://hometowngenetics.com/for/currently-pregnant): prenatal genetic screening and a clear next step after results
- [People who already took a consumer DNA test](https://hometowngenetics.com/for/consumer-dna-results): to understand their results and whether clinical-grade testing makes sense
- [Medicare beneficiaries researching genetic testing](https://hometowngenetics.com/for/medicare-beneficiaries): to know what's covered and how to avoid genetic testing scams
- [Adoptees & people with unknown family medical history](https://hometowngenetics.com/for/unknown-family-history): a baseline look at hereditary cancer, cardiac, and carrier risk

## Key pages
- [Topics A–Z](https://hometowngenetics.com/topics)
- [Answers](https://hometowngenetics.com/answers)
- [FAQ](https://hometowngenetics.com/faq)
- [Full knowledge base](https://hometowngenetics.com/llms-full.txt)
- [HTML sitemap](https://hometowngenetics.com/sitemap)
- [Get matched](https://hometowngenetics.com/find)
- [Genetic testing providers](https://hometowngenetics.com/providers)
- [Programs & events](https://hometowngenetics.com/events)
- [For genetic testing providers](https://hometowngenetics.com/for-practitioners)
- [Safety](https://hometowngenetics.com/safety)