TEST CODE: 008824

SCREENING FOR: HEALTHY ADULTS

Learn if you are more likely to develop certain conditions so you can take steps to stay healthy.

TURNAROUND TIME: 10–21 calendar days (14 days on average)

PREFERRED SPECIMEN: 3mL whole blood in a purple-top tube

ALTERNATE SPECIMENS: DNA or saliva/assisted saliva

Genomed Genetic Cardiovascular Screening

Early action saves lives. Understand your cardiovascular risk

The genetics of heart conditions

About one-third of all adults will develop some form of heart condition during their lifetimes. Many types of heart conditions occur due to a combination of risk factors; some are hereditary.  Hereditary heart conditions occur as a result of disease-associated genetic variations also called pathogenic variants that we inherit in our DNA. Hereditary heart conditions are often diagnosed at a young age and may affect many people in a family. 

How can genetic testing help me?

Knowledge is a powerful tool when it comes to heart conditions. People with certain types of heart conditions may benefit from genetic testing to better understand risks, confirm a diagnosis, or inform an appropriate medical management plan or a combination of all three.

Genetic testing for heart conditions is recommended by medical societies including the American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology, and Heart Rhythm Society.

What are the benefits of genetic testing?

Genetic testing produces information that may help you or your healthcare provider:

– establish or confirm your specific diagnosis 


– provide an explanation of the underlying cause 
of your heart condition 


– uncover potential risk of developing an underlying, multi-system condition that affects more than your heart 


– make informed medical decisions and provide an opportunity to start risk reduction strategies 


– identify other at-risk relatives for whom genetic testing is recommended 


– make informed family planning decisions 


What are the genes tested?

Assess the genes related to  your risk of developing a form of cardiovascular (heart) disease such as Aortopathies, Arrhythmias, Cardiomyopathies, Genetic forms of high blood pressure and high cholesterol and Thrombophilia.  Please contact us for the complete list of genes included on the multi-cardiovascular panel and associated heart conditions.

What can genetic testing tell me?

A POSITIVE TEST RESULT CAN:

If testing identifies a variant associated with heart disease, consult with your healthcare provider to create a management plan and to identify relatives who may need to be tested.

A NEGATIVE TEST RESULT:

If testing identifies no variants associated with a hereditary heart disease, the underlying cause of your heart condition remains unknown. As our knowledge of genetics improves, additional genetic testing may become available.

AN UNCERTAIN VARIANT TEST RESULT:

In some cases, testing can identify a variant, but it is not known at this time whether the variant is associated with heart disease. If new information about your family history of heart conditions becomes available, this could change what your test results mean for you and your relatives. Always let your healthcare provider know if there are any updates regarding your family medical history.

Take action based on your results.

With Genomed, you can make health decisions based on your results. Our medical-grade tests are the same tests used by doctors and genetic counselors. Based on your results, you can work with your healthcare provider to consider:

– increased or earlier screenings

– lifestyle modifications

– early intervention to prevent the onset of disease