Changes that are part of the test.
The laboratory searches for genetic variants that may be related to the reason for the investigation.
What is genetic testing?
It is a test that analyzes DNA in search of changes that can help answer a health question. The result is interpreted along with the signs, personal history and family history.
What the test does
DNA can provide clues about health.
Each test analyzes a defined part of the genetic material. The choice depends on the question that needs to be investigated.
The finding with the available evidence.
Scientific information helps assess what is already known about each variant.
The result in the context of the person.
Signs, family history and other tests remain essential to understand the report.
When to talk about genetics
The test can be part of different moments of care.
These situations do not indicate a test on their own. They help you recognize when it is worth talking to the professional who accompanies you or your family.
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Investigate signs or symptoms
When there is a suspicion of a genetic condition or previous evaluations have not yet explained the condition.
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Clarify family history
When biological relatives have a known condition or health pattern that may be genetically related.
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Support care decisions
In some cases, genetic information can contribute to monitoring, prevention or choice of medications.
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Planning a pregnancy
The assessment can help understand genetic risks and the options available to the family.
What the result can say
Not every report provides a definitive answer.
The result describes what was found within the limits of the test and the knowledge available at that time.
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It might help to explain the picture
A relevant finding can support the investigation when it is compatible with the signs and the form of inheritance.
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May not find a cause
A result without a conclusive finding does not exclude all genetic causes nor evaluate all possible changes.
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Can identify an uncertain variant
A VUS does not confirm a diagnosis nor should it alone guide healthcare decisions. When a VUS is reported in a NeoGenomica test, it goes into Infinity VUS follow-up.
Continue here
Now choose the information you need.
The next pages show the practical journey and compare the main test types.
Frequently asked questions
To get started without complications.
Is clinical genetic testing the same as ancestry testing?
No. The clinical test starts from a health question and generates a report for professional interpretation. Ancestry or trait tests have another purpose.
Does the test always find a diagnosis?
No. The test may find an explanation, bring an inconclusive result or not identify a cause within what was analyzed.
What type of test should I do?
The choice depends on the clinical question, history and what has already been investigated. The treating healthcare professional evaluates the indication; NeoGenomica can explain what each option analyzes and what the process is like.
May family members also need a sample?
In some cases, comparing biological relatives helps understand the inheritance of a finding. Each participant's need and consent are assessed before sample collection.
Next step
Do you have a health question or a request for a test?
Our team can explain the NeoGenomica options, the necessary documents and how to start the process.
For patients and families
Information for each stage of the journey.
Start with the topic that comes closest to your question.
