Genetic testing provider types
Every kind of genetic testing provider, clearly labeled.
Each specialty described honestly, so you can choose what fits.
Pharmacogenomics (PGx)
Hereditary cancer & cardiac genetics (CGx)
Hereditary cancer genetic testing (CGx)
BRCA1/BRCA2 testing · multi-gene hereditary cancer panels · Lynch syndrome testing
For: family history of breast, ovarian, or colon cancer, a known hereditary cancer syndrome in the family, early-onset cancer in a close relative
Cardiac & cardiovascular genetics
inherited cardiomyopathy testing · arrhythmia gene panels · familial hypercholesterolemia testing
For: family history of heart disease or sudden cardiac death, very high cholesterol that runs in the family, an unexplained heart condition
Carrier & prenatal screening
Carrier screening
expanded carrier screening · single-gene carrier testing · partner carrier testing
For: planning a pregnancy, family history of an inherited condition, an ancestry-linked genetic condition
Prenatal genetic screening & diagnosis
noninvasive prenatal screening (NIPT) · first-trimester screening · diagnostic testing (CVS, amniocentesis)
For: currently pregnant, an abnormal prenatal screening result, pregnancy at age 35 or older
Consumer DNA & interpretation
Genetic counseling & coverage guidance
Genetic counseling
pre-test genetic counseling · post-test result interpretation · family risk assessment
For: wanting to understand options before testing, confused about a genetic test result, planning what to tell family members
Medicare & insurance coverage for genetic testing
medical necessity documentation · clinician-ordered testing coordination · prior authorization support
For: on Medicare and considering testing, worried about being billed or scammed, wanting to know what's actually covered