Information for Healthcare Professionals

Why Genetic Testing?

Advances in our understanding of DNA, RNA and protein biomarkers have led to the development of genetic tests, molecular diagnostics and companion diagnostics that are changing our understanding and treatment of disease. Genetic testing can be used to:

• Screen for and diagnose disease
• Identify carriers for a genetic disease
• Determine if a patient has an inherited predisposition to a disease

As a healthcare professional, you can use the knowledge gained from genetic testing to educate your patients and take action to potentially reduce their risk of disease, diagnose it earlier or provide more informed and personalized treatment.

GeneHealth UK - private genetic testing and counselling

GeneHealth UK is a national private company offering state-of-the-art genetic testing and counselling. We are dedicated to improving patients’ quality of life by offering molecular genetic tests that help healthcare professionals and their patients make more informed treatment and family planning decisions.

Genetic counselling and testing services through GeneHealth UK ensure rapid and cost effective results. For a patient diagnosed with cancer private medical insurance companies may cover the testing if certain criteria are met (please click here for more details). Individuals who do not meet NHS or insurance company criteria can self-pay and get fast, efficient and expert advice through GeneHealth UK.

If you would like to refer one of your patients, please use the following options:

• please click here to complete our referral form online
• fax completed referral form to 01223 281316
• scan and e-mail to Referral@GeneHealthUK.com
• A complete list of our services referral criteria can be viewed here.

Please download the relevant GeneHealth UK referral form the list below:

• Referral form for genetic testing (general)
• BowelGene referral form
• BreastGene referral form
• CardioGene referral form
• ProstateGene referral form

 GeneHealth UK offers genetic tests for:

BowelGene
A genetic test for bowel cancer

BreastGene
Enhanced test genetic test for breast cancer

BRCA1 & BRCA2
A genetic test for breast cancer and ovarian cancer

ProstateGene
A genetic test for prostate cancer

OvarianGene
A genetic test for ovarian cancer

Single Site Mutation
Predictive genetic testing

Ashkenazi Jewish Mutation
Ashkenazi Jewish specific genetic test for breast cancer and ovarian cancer

CardioGene
Genetic testing for cardiovascular disease

We continuously strive to include new genes and incorporate new technologies into cancer prevention and the promotion of general health.

Click here to find out more about our genetic testing process.

If you would like further information and advice on genetic testing please contact our team today.