TEST CODE: 008831

SCREENING FOR: HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS

Discover what your genes have to say about your skin – and what you may be able to do about it. With the remarkable advances in understanding the human exome, it’s now possible to decipher your skin’s genetic profile and make informed treatment recommendations.

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 Skin screening

“Genetics has no skin tone.”

Genetics of the Skin

Based on your genetic results, we identify your skin’s natural strengths and weaknesses to develop a regimen tailored specifically to you. By understanding your genetic predisposition to wrinkles, cellulite, inflammation, and other skin conditions, you can make more informed choices to eliminate, reduce, or delay symptoms with a personalised skincare plan.

What are the benefits of Genetic Skin Screening?

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

– identify your genetic skin profile

– identify your genetic make-up, containing your skincare regimen blueprints that will allow you to achieve optimal long-term skin health.

– look at a deeper insight into your food sensitivities, including lifestyle factors that will help you achieve your physical goals.

– make informed lifestyles choices and decisions 


What are the genes tested?

Our Genomed Genetic Skin  Screening tests look at your Skin Age, Acne Risk, Glycation Risk, Oxidative Stress Risk, Cellulite Formation, Wrinkle Formation Risk, Stretch Marks, Keloid Scars Risk, Skin Bruising Tendency, Skin Hydration Ability, Skin Lightening Ability, Skin Photoaging Risk, Hyperpigmentation Risk and Sunburn Risk

What can genetic testing tell me?

A POSITIVE TEST RESULT CAN:

– Pinpoint your risk of developing diseases, enabling you to make informed medical decisions to reduce risk by creating a management plan.

– Provide an explanation for your personal or family history of diseases.

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

A NEGATIVE TEST RESULT:

– Means that you do not have an alteration in the genes tested

– Your overall risk depends on your medical history, family history, and environment

AN UNCERTAIN VARIANT TEST RESULT:

– Means that an alteration was identified, but it is not currently known if that alteration increases risk

– Should not be used to guide your medical care

– Always let your healthcare provider know if there are any updates regarding your family medical history.

Genomed will update your healthcare provider if new information becomes available

Take Proactive Care For Your Health

Some conditions can be genetic

Most disease cases are caused by a combination of environmental conditions like pollution, and lifestyle choices like an unhealthy diet, being overweight, smoking and drinking. However, some are due to genetics.

Inherited conditions can be successfully managed

Early detection can help you and your healthcare provider create a personalised plan with lifestyle recommendations to limit any potentially serious negative health impacts. They may recommend regular exercise routine or a diet that’s low in saturated and trans fats, salt, and added sugars.

This information can help your family, too

As hereditary health disorders run in families, your results can help your loved ones understand their health risk and take proactive care of their own health. Your healthcare provider may also identify family members who can be tested and begin start of treatment, if needed.

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