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GeneCare provides the full range of clinical genetic testing services.

Prenatal Chromosomal, Fetal Anomaly and Perinatal Risk Screening

Maternal AFP and freeBeta Screening Test (13w 4d - 22w 6d)
      Pamphlet

      Spanish Pamphlet - MSAFP and freeBeta
 

Detailed Information
FreeBeta/PAPP-A Screening (9w 0d - 13w 6d)
      Pamphlet
      Detailed Information
      Press Release 10/29/03

Combined FreeBeta/PAPP-A/Nuchal Translucency Nasal Bone Prenatal Screening Test (11w 0d - 13w 6d)

      Detailed Information
      Normal Nuchal Translucency Image
      Official Fetal Medicine Foundation (FMF) Nuchal Translucency (NT) and Nasal Bone Certificate Course


     ** If you have an FMF-NT Certificate, please send us a copy of your certificate and we will be     

           glad  to refer First Trimester patients.
     ** To find a Center providing FMF NT Certificate First Trimester Screening near you, please   

          call or e-mail us at (800) 277-4363 or info@genecare.com.


Amniocentesis & CVS 
      Pamphlet

      Pamphlet - Spanish
      Early Amnio

 CVS


Chromosome Analysis

Information on Rh, ABO, Duffy, Kell, Kidd, MN and *Platelet DNA Analysis
     *(Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia Purpura)
      Pamphlet
      Details

Information on Hereditary Hemochromatosis Testing
Information on Male Infertility Testing
Information on Inherited Venous Thrombosis: Factor V and Prothrombin (Factor II) Testing
Prenatal Genetic Diagnosis
High Resolution Ultrasound
DNA Testing
Genetic Counseling
Bone Marrow, Leukemic Blood and Solid Tumor Analysis
Postnatal Chromosomal Analysis
FISH Chromosomal Analysis

    Pamphlet
ONTD (Open Neural Tube Defects), AFAFP & AChE Information

Links To More Resources and Special Interest Organizations

CHROMOSOME ANALYSES- Average Turnaround

BIOCHEMICAL ANALYSES
  • Tay Sachs
  • B-Thalassemia
  • Alpha Thalassemia
  • Sickle Cell Anemia
  • Metabolic Disorders

PRENATAL SCREENING

*AFP/freeBeta (13 wk 4 d - 22 wk 3 d)

  • 98% ONTD Detection
  • 80% Down Syndrome Detection
  • 70% Trisomy 18 Detection
  • Fingerstick Blood Collection
        *freeBeta/PAPP-A (9 wk 0 d - 13 wk 6 d)
  • 68% Down Syndrome Detection
  • 90% Trisomy 18 Detection
        *Ultrascreen- Combined freeBeta/PAPP-A/Nuchal Translucency (11 wk 0 d - 13 wk 6 d)
  • USA - National FMF Nuchal Translucency and Nasal Bone Standard
  • Earliest and safest prenatal screening test
  • 91% Down Syndrome Detection
  • 97% Trisomy 18 Detection

        *Ultrascreen with Absent Nasal Bone

  • 97% Down syndrome Detection
  • 98% Trisomy-18 Detection

DNA ANALYSES ( All clinical tests, e.g.)

GENETIC COUNSELING/CONSULTS

SPECIAL SERVICES FROM GENECARE

CVS, Early Amniocentesis (EA), and Amniocentesis
GeneCare offers CVS at 10-14 weeks Early Amniocentesis at 12-14 weeks LMP detects >99% detection of open neural tube defects (ONTD) by AChE (acetylcholinesterase) testing. We provide results in 5 to 14 days from receipt of sample, with a 7 day average turnaround time. We have achieved the fastest turnaround time available through use of sophisticated state-of-the-art technology and computer generated chromosomal analysis. The use of this technology allows us to offer unsurpassed results we maintain the highest standard for chromosomal analysis including in situ clonal analysis of 15 high resolution chromosome banded metaphases and analysis of 2 karyotypes. Additional cells are counted, chromosomes analyzed, and special techniques including FISH employed as needed for each type of tissue and chromosome study.

RESULT REPORTING
GeneCare promptly reports results in a manner chosen by the practices we serve. These results may be telephoned, faxed, and/or mailed. All abnormal results are routinely telephoned to the designated contact by one of GeneCare's medical staff.

LICENSURE AND ACCREDITATION
GeneCare Medical Genetics Center is fully licensed and accredited by the following agencies:
         Clinical Laboratories Improvement Act (CLIA)
         College of American Pathologist (CAP)
         States of NY, PA, FL, CT, MD, & NC
         GeneCare is Medicaid certified in over 35 states.

BILLING & CONTRACTS
Billing can be customized to meet your needs. We can bill practices, patient insurance, HMOs, TriCare, or Medicaid in most states. Call (866) 485-3336 for references from physicians, hospitals, HMOs, and military bases.

FDA APPROVAL FOR PRENATAL SCREENING AND DNA TEST
These tests were developed and their performance characteristics determined by GeneCare (DNA). They have not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. These tests are used for clinical purposes. They should not be regarded as research. The laboratory is regulated under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) as qualified to perform high complexity clinical testing. All screening tests for genetic disease are considered investigational in accordance with the New York State Department of Health.

CONTINUING EDUCATION
GeneCare provides continuing education through periodic technical bulletins, literature references and rounds or visits. GeneCare also provides training programs at its North Carolina facility for clinicians interested in developing clinical programs. Our nurse genetic counselors and medical geneticists are available to travel to your office to provide continuing education as needed. Contact us for specific requests.



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