Order and documents
See what forms, clinical information and identification need to accompany the test.
How genetic testing works
From the request to the report, each step has a function: defining the question, choosing the test, preparing the sample, carrying out the analysis and interpreting the result.
Test steps
From clinical question to result.
The flow may vary depending on the test and sample, but these are the four main moments.
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Assessment and request
The professional gathers the health context and defines which test can answer the question.
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Documents and sample collection
The team confirms consent, identification and instructions for obtaining and sending the sample.
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Laboratory analysis
The laboratory checks the quality of the sample, processes the data and reviews the findings.
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Report and follow-up
The result is released and returned to the clinical context to discuss next steps.
Before sample collection
Please confirm five points before sending the sample.
Requirements change depending on the test. Use this list to avoid doubts during the process.
Sample Type
Confirm which material is accepted and whether there is any preparation guidance.
Family participation
Ask if samples from biological relatives can add information to the analysis.
Delivery estimate
Consult the estimate applicable to the order and from which stage it is counted.
Access to the report
Know where the result will be released and agree with whom it will be discussed.
After analysis
The report needs to return to the clinical conversation.
The professional relates the findings to the reason for the examination, history and other health data.
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Result with relevant finding
It can help explain the picture when change, inheritance and signs are compatible.
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Result without conclusive answer
Not finding a cause within what the test analyzes does not exclude all genetic possibilities.
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Variant of uncertain meaning
A VUS does not confirm a diagnosis nor should it alone guide healthcare decisions. When reported by NeoGenomica, it is included in the Infinity VUS follow-up.
Useful shortcuts
Get straight to where you are.
Find guidance to get started, prepare the sample, or access an already released result.
Frequently asked questions
About the process.
Does every test use the same sample?
No. The material accepted depends on the test. Confirm specific guidance before collecting.
What happens if the sample is not of sufficient quality?
The team can request a new sample collection or provide other material. If this occurs, the test schedule may change.
Can I monitor the result without a professional?
You can access the report, but the interpretation must consider your health context. Take the result to the professional who follows the case.
Can knowledge about an outcome change?
Yes. New evidence may change the understanding of some variants. Infinity VUS tracks possible reclassifications of VUS reported by NeoGenomica.
Next step
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For patients and families
Information for each stage of the journey.
Start with the topic that comes closest to your question.
