Genetic consultation provides information for decisions on genetic testing
With online genetic consultation, we help answer questions related to a possible hereditary disease or developmental disorder. To what extent genetic consultations and diagnostics may be helpful depends on the disease and the patient’s personal, specific questions. These two factors determine the content of genetic consultation and the type of genetic testing. Further questions that arise during the consultation will also be discussed. Genetic diagnostics and genetic testing will not be performed without your consent.
Our online genetic consultation services focuses mainly on:
- Pediatric Genetics (childhood genetic disorders and syndromes)
- Oncogenetics (cancer genetics)
- Reproductive Genetics
- Neurogenetics
Of course, we are also happy to answer any other genetic questions you may have.
Personal medical consultation
By a medical specialist in human genetics
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Fast results
Processing time: 2-3 weeks after sample receipt
General information about online genetic consultation
What is online genetic consultation?
Human genetic counseling is a detailed discussion in which questions about hereditary diseases are answered, and information is provided. Those seeking advice may be affected patients, relatives who fear that they themselves may be carriers of the disease, or (expectant) parents who would like information about the risks of inheritance. The consulting physician is a specialist in human genetics and focuses on hereditary diseases, modes of inheritance, and scientific approaches to diagnosis and treatment.
Together with you, we would like to find out within the framework of online genetic counseling whether further genetic testing makes sense in your individual case. We will help you weigh possible risks and include therapy options in your considerations. Based on the data of your family tree and the collected findings, we can also calculate the recurrence risk for a certain disease pattern.
Service details
The online genetic consultation includes:
- Clarification of your reasons and objectives for genetic consultation
- A structured medical and family anamnesis with a pedigree spanning three generations
- Assessment and evaluation of all available medical findings and results
- Detailed discussion of the disease as well as the likelihood of recurrence in family members
If desired additionally:
- Arrangement of a genetic examination
- Discussion of findings
- Human genetic statement (” consultation letter “)
Previous medical findings, previous clinical symptoms, and family anamnesis are prerequisites for genetic consultation.
Commissioning of online genetic consultation
Secure data transfer via our FTAPI platform:
Please always use our FTAPI platform to transfer your data securely. FTAPI is a German software provider that ensures simple and secure data exchange. Thanks to FTAPI, SecuPass technology with automatic key exchange is also easily end-to-end encrypted.
- Fill out the questionnaire and save it
- Generate an FTAPI sublink
- Upload all relevant documents (questionnaire, images, medical reports, etc.)
- Click the “Send” button
PROCEDURE OF THE ONLINE GENETIC CONSULTATION
Order service
Register for online genetic counseling. Then fill out the questionnaire and provide all relevant information in advance. Use the FTAPI platform to submit your data securely.
Online genetic consultation
After evaluation of the submitted documents, you will receive an offer. We will then contact you to arrange an online genetic counseling appointment. Duration of the first session: approx. 1.5 hours.
Sampling
If you are interested in genetic testing after the initial consultation, your health care provider can collect the necessary sample and send it to CeGaT
Medical report
Nach Abschluss der genetischen Diagnostik erhalten Sie einen medizinischen Befund, der Ihre Laborergebnisse sowie die Ergebnisse der genetischen Beratung enthält.
Our online genetic consultation services focuses mainly on:
Pediatric genetics
Genetic defects can be causative of many diseases in childhood. These include abnormalities in a child’s appearance (phenotypic anomalies), developmental delay or mental retardation, autism, speech delays, congenital hearing and visual impairments, congenital metabolic disorders, and congenital neurological and muscular disorders. With the correct diagnosis, it is possible to start therapy or support for the child at an early stage. In addition, the concomitant diseases that often accompany a syndrome can be detected and treated. With the help of genetic consultation, parents can assess whether other children are at risk of developing the disease.
In addition to the points mentioned above, pediatric genetic consultation and diagnostics also include examining the blood of both parents (if available).
Required documents and information:
We kindly ask you to send us the following documents in advance by FTAPI platform:
- Completed questionnairefor pediatric genetics
- All available medical reports/documents/examination results, including documentation of the child’s birth and development to date
- Standard photos of your child, for documentation and diagnostic purposes
If there are any additional abnormalities (e.g., dark or light spots, skin tags, dimples, etc.), please send us additional pictures.
Oncogenetics
The formation of various types of cancer, as well as the occurrence of multiple colon polyps, can be attributed to a hereditary genetic cause. Affected individuals with cancer syndrome have an increased risk of developing other cancers. Relatives of an affected person may also have an increased risk of developing cancer. We offer genetic consultation, diagnostics, and testing in all cases of a suspected hereditary cancer syndrome.
Required documents and information:
We kindly ask you to send us the following documents in advance by FTAPI platform:
- Completed questionnaire on oncogenetics
- All available medical reports/documents/examination results, including histological findings (histology report).
Reproductive genetics
In couples who have problems getting pregnant or in couples with frequent miscarriages, a genetic cause should be considered. In these cases, fertility treatment and in vitro fertilization (IVF, ICSI) are often performed. In couples with pregnancy complications and fetal anomalies, the cause may also be genetic. For all these issues we offer genetic counseling, testing and diagnostics.
Please note that genetic counseling and diagnostics in reproductive genetics is usually a couple’s appointment, i.e., both partners are involved.
Required documents and information:
We kindly ask you to send us the following documents in advance by FTAPI platform:
- Completed questionnaire on reproductive genetics
- All available medical reports/documents/examination results of both partners, including previous therapies and reproductive strategies
Neurogenetics
A genetic cause may be considered in the following neurological disorders: Hereditary Motor and Sensory Neuropathies (HMSN), Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP), Muscular Dystrophies ( such as Duchenne, Becker), Hereditary Muscular Atrophies (such as. SMA), Fragile X-Associated Tremor-/Ataxia Syndrome (FXTAS), Fragile X-Associated Neuropsychiatric Disorders (FXAND), Spinocerebellar Ataxias, Huntington’s Disease, and the epilepsy syndromes. We offer genetic consultation, testing, and diagnostics in all suspected cases of a hereditary neurological or muscular disorder and epilepsy syndromes.
Required documents and information:
We kindly ask you to send us the following documents in advance by FTAPI platform:
- Completed questionnaire on neurogenetics
- All available medical reports/documents/examination results, including histological findings (histology report)
Other genetic issues
Of course, we are also at your disposal for all other questions concerning genetic diseases.
Required documents and information:
We kindly ask you to send us the following documents in advance by FTAPI platform:
- Completed questionnaire on any other genetic issue
- All available medical reports/documents/examination results, including histological findings (histology report)
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