International Genetic Testing

🧬 Ampath Genetics – International Genetic Testing Fact Sheet

Ampath Genetics offers a referral and clinician support service for constitutional genetic testing not available in South Africa. 🧑‍⚕️👩‍⚕️
Patients also have access to pre- and post-test genetic counselling. 💬🧠

While local genetic testing options are growing, many rare disorders still require international testing. Based on clinical features and family history, tests like:

• 🔬 Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) panels
• 🧬 Whole Exome Sequencing (WES)

…may be recommended.

🌍 International Referral Labs

1. Invitae Laboratories (USA) 🇺🇸
2. Centogene Laboratories (Germany) 🇩🇪
3. Occasionally, other labs are used if specific tests are unavailable at the above.

💸 Note: Most medical aids do not cover international testing costs.

📌 Referral Process Highlights

• 🧑‍⚕️ Clinical phenotypic info from the referring doctor is essential
• 📝 Informed consent is required
• 💳 Testing costs are paid by the patient directly to the lab
• 🤝 Clinical and genetic counselling support is available via Ampath Genetics

📧 For more info: geneticsclinic@ampath.co.za
📞 Tel: 012 678 0645

🧾 Referral & Testing Process Summary

1. 🧑‍⚕️ Referring clinician contacts Ampath Genetics
2. 🧪 Sample collected at any Ampath Care Centre
3. 📄 Patient signs specific consent form
4. 💳 Patient pays referral lab directly
5. ⏳ Turnaround: 3–6 weeks
6. 📈 Results sent to clinician with support from Ampath Genetics
7. 💬 Genetic counselling offered separately upon referral

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